* A morning with a human rights advocate and NGO Founder
* Intimate view of two world leaders in human rights advocacy.
* A human understanding of reconciliation post-Apartheid.
* A deeply interactive and personal experience.
* An authentic, local lunch experience alongside South Africans.
Follow the Rainbow guides you through the rich history of South Africa on a guided walking tour led by Siviwe, founder of multiple NGOs and a human rights advocate.
The journey starts in front of Cape Town City Hall, which witnessed Nelson Mandela’s first speech upon his release from prison, marking a turning point in South Africa’s history. Siviwe will provide you with a humanizing introduction to the consciousness of the nation at the time, allowing you to walk the 'long road' in the shoes of our people, through the eyes of Desmond Tutu & Nelson Mandela's legacy.
Following this, a heartfelt tribute to Mandela’s extraordinary life and his pivotal role in South Africa’s liberation struggle in the form of the Nelson Mandela Exhibition. Through an array of photographs, artifacts, and multimedia presentations, you'll gain an intimate understanding of his journey from a young activist to his presidency and his enduring global legacy.
Next, stroll through Cape Town’s historic streets to the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, located in the Old Granary Building, one of the city’s oldest landmarks. This beautifully curated exhibition honors the lives and contributions of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife, Leah, highlighting their dedication to social justice, human rights, and reconciliation.
Throughout, we'll be taking a moment to pause and reflect on the lessons shared by these remarkable figures. Guided discussions will encourage us all to consider their own roles in promoting justice and human rights in today’s world.
Finally, to Nobantu's Restaurant, the original Xhosa restaurant of Cape Town, which celebrates South Africa’s diverse cultural heritage through food. This warm and welcoming space, steeped in history and community, is where locals and visitors alike come together to savor delicious dishes that embody creativity, nostalgia, and diversity.
* The meeting place is in Cape Town City centre
* This is a historical walking tour
* Wear comfortable clothing, good walking shoes and a hat
* Bring a backpack with a jacket in case the weather changes
* Let us know your special dietary requirements in advance
At 9:00am, our meeting place is in front of the Cape Town City hall, the historic building where Nelson Mandela first spoke upon his release from prison.
Next, we will explore the Nelson Mandela exhibition within the Cape Town City Hall. This exhibition is dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s exceptional life and legacy.
We then make our way to the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. This is located in the historic Old Granary Building which is one of Cape Town's oldest and most storied buildings.
We will then spend a few moments reflecting on and unpacking how our own roles in the world can better contribute to justice and the global struggle for human rights, having learnt some incredible lessons from these notable humanitarians.
At about 12:45 pm, we head to Nobantu's Restaurant, where the head chef shares her vision of South African food culture and South Africa's rich culinary history. This is one of the most historically relevant eateries in Cape Town and place where people of all walks of life comes together to enjoy lunch.
I was born on the 18th of July 1983. Having been raised in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, I later moved to Cape Town in a township called Langa, the oldest black township in the country. Being exposed to all the hardships that the people in my community face everyday, along with my background in Entrepreneurship and Tourism, led me to start my own ventures to such as the Happy Feet Youth Project. My newest venture is the iThuba Innovation Hub in Langa. Its mission is to engage the community in future technologies, innovative problem solving and introduce STEM programs to the youth. Currently, we have more than 150 young people who directly benefit from programs such as Dance, Robotics, Healthy Eating, Maths and English! We are constantly shaping and current and future leaders that will contribute positively to the world!
I’m a warm and welcoming local guide and historian with deep knowledge of the history of our country, combined with deep personal experiences. I was born during apartheid and grew up in a free democratic South Africa. I have a firsthand understanding of the cultural, social and the political landscape of South Africa. My work in my community is influenced and guided by principles established by these two legends, which is why my two organisations are all about human upliftment.
