Makhelwane Festival shows off the best of Soweto's spirit of ubuntu
Every year, the folks of Orlando West turn their homes, yards and garages to food stalls, runways, galleries and dance floors — and this year is no different
20 December 2020 - 00:00
What sets Soweto's annual Makhelwane Festival apart from so many other lifestyle gatherings is all in its name. "Makhelwane" is the isiZulu word for neighbour, and with Covid restrictions in place, being neighbourly has never been more important than in this peculiar festive season we're living through...
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