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Overview
Soweto is the most populous black urban residential area in the country, with Census 2001 putting its population at 896 995. Thanks to its proximity to Johannesburg, the economic hub of the country, it is also the most metropolitan township in the country - setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language.
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History
ANC rallySoweto celebrated its hundredth birthday in October 2004. A chronology of key events, the June 1976 uprising, and the centenary celebrations.
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Development Projects
BaralinkThe city has made the redevelopment of Soweto a major priority, including electrification, tarring of roads, and the building of public facilities and housing.
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Tourism
reginamundiThe name 'Soweto' has been heard around the world, and tourists and foreign delegations have flocked to the area. Here are some highlights.
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Recreation, culture & sport
BandSoweto's vibrant social life is renowned for its music and sport, but there are also giant public art projects and newly-built parks
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Timbuktu manuscripts in Jozi
THOUSANDS of ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu speak of Africa's intellectual past. The race is now on to conserve these vital documents, some of which are on exhibition in Joburg.
Football reaches fever pitch
IT'S all systems go in the football world this month: on the same weekend, Soccerex opens in Sandton and the Confederations Cup Draw takes place.
Joburg welcomes Miss World
THE 112 Miss World contestants made their first appearance in fine style at a black tie banquet held to welcome them to the city.
Sports Heroes set off for Kimberley
A GROUP of Sports Heroes set off on a gruelling 1 500km walk to Northern Cape, from Soweto's Maponya Mall, to raise funds for charity.
Disabled kids have early Christmas
CITY Parks threw its annual Christmas party for disabled children at the Nkanyezi Stimulation Centre in Soweto. It also marked International Day of Disabled Persons.

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