Who painted the Soweto towers?

Karabo Moletsane
The Orlando Cooling Towers are situated in the heart of Soweto, and can be seen from miles around South Africa’s historical township. A perfect canvas for street artist Karabo Moletsane.

What are the towers in Soweto called?

Orlando Power Station is a decommissioned coal-fired power station in Soweto, South Africa.

How high is the Soweto towers?

33 storeys high
These towers are each 33 storeys high, promising an adrenalin rush that is nothing short of gut-wrenching. The colourful attraction is a popular spot for a range of adventurous, adrenalin-inducing activities. These include bungee jumping, abseiling, rock climbing, zip lining, pendulum swinging and paint balling.

How tall are the Orlando towers?

100 metres high
Because the towers are only 100 metres high, jumping off them with only a parachute is more dangerous than base jumping from much higher structures. Therefore, specialised parachutes are used.

Who built the Soweto towers?

In 1942, both the population and the energy consumption of Johannesburg were quickly growing. To meet this increasing energy demand, British engineers constructed the Orlando Power Station in the adjacent city of Soweto. The coal plant successfully ran for over five decades until 1998, when it was decommissioned.

When were Soweto towers built?

1951
South Africa’s famous and colorful Soweto cooling towers were erected in 1951, a high density area of the city of Johannesburg named after the abbreviation for the suburbs built in the South Western Townships bordering the city’s mining belt in the south.

Who owns the Soweto Towers?

Nico Myburg
Soweto Towers is currently owned and managed by Nico Myburg who has 20 years of bungee and extreme sports experience. His motivation is introducing people to the world of adrenaline.