PROCESS With Sandton and Alexandra, we'll visit two townships that couldn't be more different and thus reflect the contrasting South Africa very well. On one side, the affluent Sandton, on the other, the poorest township in South Africa, "Alex," as the locals call the neighborhood. In both districts, you'll get to know the locals and hear their story firsthand. During the tour, you'll learn about the history of the golden Strikes that gave birth to an entire nation, as well as the imperialism and discrimination that nearly wiped out that nation. We'll also tell you about the unwavering human spirit that saved and liberated the nation. We'll visit the Apartheid Museum, which brings the country's past back to life. A city tour in the African suburb of Soweto (South Western Townships), inhabited by more than four million people, will give you a concrete idea of the reality of this country. On your way through Soweto, you'll pass Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in Africa. You'll see a kindergarten that is often attended by more than 70 children. You'll see the monument and museum honoring Hector Pieterson, one of the first children killed during the 1976 political unrest. Your next stop is the Mandela Family House Museum. : This is where Mandela lived with his
