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
Soweto 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
The 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
The 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
Soweto'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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