House on Fire

Top choice in eSwatini (Swaziland)


People visit this place especially for the ever-mutating cultural site/living gallery and experimental-performance space. Part of the Malandela's complex, the well-known venue hosts everything from African theatre, music and films to raves and other forms of entertainment. Since 2007, it has hosted the annual MTN Bushfire Festival.


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