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Community-Based Tourism Success in Soweto .....On a recent visit to Johannesburg, our editors spent four enjoyable days with a pair of highly motivated entrepreneurs from ATA's Gauteng Chapter. Minah Makhoto (left) and Queen Mokgopo (right) both have thriving businesses located in Soweto, Africa's largest city with a predominantly black population. The high standard of services this dynamic duo provides is a shining example for all of South Africa in terms of tourism awareness at the community level. Their story will be told in more detail in the next few weeks and in coming editions of our printed magazine. Pictured on this page are scenes from Minah's "Basiea” Bed and Breakfast and Diner and Queen's Tour service vehicles. Photos by Muguette Goufrani.

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Visitors to Soweto can enjoy original South Africa meals served in Minah's spotless dining room.

.. Above: ATA editor with Lazarus (above), Queen's well informed tour guide. Location is the main highway overpass at Soweto Market. Africa's largest hospital is in the background. Left: Lifestyles in Soweto today. Community spirit is achieving remarkable and progressive things in Africa's largest black community.   ATA editors (center) join Minah (left) and Queen (right) at a special ATA Chapter meeting, held at Gauteng Tourism Organization's offices in downtown Johannesburg Shopping Mall. Statue of Nelson Mandela in center of photo. Contacts: Minah's Basiea Bed & Breakfast and Diner. basiea_soweto@mail.co.za Queens Tour and Safari CC Phone 27-11-403-0920