Yet, to try to understand these symbols of the cruel division of South Africa’s former Apartheid regime, you have to witness them.

Would people think we are prying and locals feel observed and caged? Would we be safe?

We question our ethical standing, as a group with cameras and film gear as people here to document a different side of the country. Visiting a South Africa Township throws up many a moral dilemma. Ethics of Visiting a Township in South Africa While many South African Townships remain off-limits, those like Kayamandi are working to build a sustainable tourism model of guided tours for open dialogue and education. We are waiting to meet our guide, Thembi before going in, not knowing what it would be like to approach a segregated community of people without her as the ‘known face’. This is at no extra cost to you and allows this site to keep running.Ĭan you visit South African townships? Kayamandi, near Cape Town and Stellenbosch, offers guided tours, changing perceptions post Apartheid.Ī small group of us stand across the road on the outskirts of a Township in South Africa called Kayamandi, just 50 Kilometres outside of Cape Town and close to Stellenbosch. If you click through or buy something via one of them, I may receive a small commission. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links to handpicked partners, including tours, gear and booking sites.

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