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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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2010 stadiums 'well on schedule'
THE City's executive director in charge of 2010, Sibongile Mazibuko, sees visible progress every time she visits one of Joburg's two key stadiums.
Saddling up against crime
HORSE riders have signed up to join the fight against crime in the equestrian suburb of Kyalami, in Joburg's far north. Regular horse patrols will raise the visibility of policing.
Art explores urbanisation
DOES the city create us or do we create the city - this is just one of the questions posed in two exhibitions at the Johannesburg Art Gallery featuring Joburg artists.
JMPD keeps the peace at protest
THE protest march through Johannesburg went off without incident this morning, policed by a massive show of force form the Metro Police. The march was called to protest increasing costs of fuel, food and electricity.
Joburg Fashion Week kicks off
IT'S fashion-a-go-go at Montecasino this week, where the annual Joburg Fashion Week takes place. Spring/summer collections from several designers, from the doyen Marianne Fassler to rising stars like Thula Sindi, will be shown.

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