Conference Organisers
Create a memorable team-building event, conference, or corporate function in a richly diverse cultural environment.
Soweto ise a unique location offering a variety of opportunities for team building and corporate functions including sport, dance, music, historical and cultural options.
From a relaxed round of golf at the Soweto Country Club, to an exciting soccer friendly against the Mofolo Soccer Team; A Shebeen Tour, Drum and Dance team building experience, or just a breakaway brainstorming session at one of the local B & B’s, turn your next corporate function into a cultural experience and make a direct contribution to the up-liftment of the communities in Soweto.
Drum and Dance
A unique team building experience, watch and join in with the rhythmic steps of the gumboot dancers, or take a turn at learning to drum African beats in unison with your work colleagues.
Combined with some sightseeing and a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants, this cultural experience is sure to be a memorable team building
event
Have an Amazing Race in Soweto
The group will be divided into 16 seater local taxis with a facilitator / Soweto expert on each taxi. The facilitator will give each group a clue to the 1st destination.
The facilitator will be briefed to answer certain questions to assist the group without giving away too much away.
If there are 4 teams for example then the race will take 8 destinations (4 prior to the lunch destination & 4 after), the order of which will be different per team so no-one can follow another team. All destinations will be landmarks of Soweto giving the participants an insight into all aspects of Soweto life and of course the history.
At each destination there will be a prize & task for the team to perform before they get the clue for the next destination.
The groups will of course be briefed extensively on the day of the rules & the format of the event.
The day will include
- Coach transfer into Soweto to the start point of the race (where taxis will be waiting for them)
- Local Taxis for transport throughout the day
- A Soweto expert/ facilitator per vehicle/ team
- Ushers & clue givers on the ground at each venue
- Invitation style clues & gifts at each destination
- Lunch at a restaurant in Soweto, this will be one of the destinations half way through the day. Departure from
- Lunch on the other clues will be staggered according to the speed at which the teams arrived at the restaurant.
- Various props at the destinations
- Soweto.co.za team on the ground ensuring all is in place and runs smoothly at the destinations
- Various surprises & prizes throughout the afternoon
- A drink at the final destination
Mofolo Soccer challenge
The Mofolo Knights, based in Mshenguville in Soweto, welcome the opportunity to pit their skills against corporate teams in the form of friendly games. Put a corporate team together and enjoy a fun filled, inter-cultural sports day in the heart of Soweto.
Be cheered along by local supporters during the game, and afterwards enjoy a few drinks with them at a local shebeen before having a buffet style lunch at Sakhumzi’s Restaurant located on the famous Vilakazi Street.
En route to the game the tour bus will visit some of Soweto’s historic landmarks such as the Hector Peterson Memorial.
Golf at Soweto Country Club
Make your next company golf day a cultural experience. A well-kept 18-hole golf course at the Soweto Country Club provides a new
challenge for your golfing skills. After the game enjoy a delicious buffet meal at Robby’s Place, conveniently located across from the Country Club. Transfers to and from the venue will be provided.
If time allows, a quick stop can be made at some of Soweto’s historic sites before returning home.
Six a side cricket fun day
A corporate challenge with a difference. On the superb Soweto oval, a number of teams can take on Soweto development sides for a tournament and fun day mixing with the locals. Refreshments, entertainment and meals provided by local caterers. End off the day at the trendy nightspot “The Rock” and watch the magnificent sunset over Soweto before heading back home.
Conferencing and events
From smaller venues at local B & B’s to the main hall at Uncle Tom’s Community Centre which can seat up to 600, Soweto has several superb and unique
conference and event venues.
All venues are well maintained with catering facilities electrical points.
and day conference packages including transfers, sightseeing and refreshments can be arranged according to specific requirements as well as cocktail functions and other corporate events.
Brainstorming and Soweto
A variety of B&B’s and restaurants provide perfect venues for small management conferences and brainstorming sessions. Get away from the mundane boardroom and experience a bit of culture in Soweto’s environs. Sessions can be followed by lunch or a brief sightseeing trip before returning to the office.
Please call us on 011 312 9228 for more information or email info@soweto.co.za