A great way to experience Soweto is by taking a cycling tour and Lebo's Soweto Backpackers are the township's original bike tour company. On June 16 they always present a special 1976-themed tour. The three-hour June 16 ride takes important stops on the June 16 memorial route including the Morris Isacsson High School and the June 16 Memorial Arch in Jabavu and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial in Orlando West. The tour leaves from Lebo's Backpackers at 09:30. Call +27 81 5242918 or email lebo@sowetobackpackers.com to book.

In the evening the Lebo's Backpackers Fireside Storytelling evenings are back with the inspirational 1976 student protest leader Seth Mazibuko relating his story and what he learned from his time in the struggle, followed poetry readings and a drumming circle. Entrance to the fireside storytelling evening is free and there is food on sale.