Soweto

New hospital for Soweto

THE Jabulani Hospital will make a major difference to the Soweto community’s access to health care.

Soweto Theatre lands award

THE Soweto Theatre, said to have “changed the landscape of Soweto”, has been recognised for its impact on its surroundings.

Excitement greets new Soweto Theatre

THERE was plenty to celebrate when the grand Soweto Theatre finally opened its doors to the public on Friday, 25 May.

Soweto car dealership opens

ANOTHER step has been taken to turn Soweto into a vibrant city within a city. The first phase of a large motor dealership has opened.

Soweto’s Bolani Road opens

THE link between the township and the West Rand has been upgraded through Bolani Road, which was improved under the 20 Prioritised Townships Programme.

Diepkloof Square is closer

DIEPKLOOF Square, the newest shopping centre to be built in Soweto, will offer convenience to residents when it opens in October.
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New look for Jabulani

THE Jabulani Community Residential Units Housing Project was launched by the minister of human settlements, offering almost 2 000 new homes.

New mall for Protea Glen

A ROOF wetting was held at the Protea Glen Mall, which should open later this year, bringing a range of shops closer to residents.

Orlando eKhaya is growing

SEVERAL projects in the ambitious Orlando eKhaya development around Soweto’s Orlando Dam and the old power station are complete, and work is forging ahead on others.

Have a taste of Soweto

SPEND the day strolling around Soweto, and get to know the famous township up close and personal – it is an experience not to be missed.

More green space for Soweto

AN extreme park extension will be established at Dhlamini Eco-Park, and the enlarged green space will be renamed Petrus Molefe Eco-Park.

Virgin Active lands in Soweto

THE Virgin Active gym in Klipspruit is where it’s all happening. Besides all the usual trimmings found at a health club, there is also a resident deejay.

Water repairs for Soweto

LEAKS will be repaired and illegal connections will be undone in Soweto, with an amnesty offered for by-passing or vandalising water meters.

Birthday cake for Maponya Mall

PRIZES and giveaways were handed out to shoppers at Maponya Mall, when Soweto’s first regional mall celebrated its fourth year of trading.

Maponya Mall turns four

LIRA and Zahara will sing to Maponya Mall on its birthday at a free concert. The Soweto shopping centre has been such a success, expansion plans are on the table.

Loads of fun at Soweto expo

IN new premises at Nasrec, the festival, now in its seventh year, can boast over 500 exhibits, sports, concerts galore, cookery demonstrations, Miss Teen Soweto Finals and more.

Soweto TV goes regional

PEOPLE are now able to watch Soweto TV across Gauteng, with the installation of a new antenna. The channel promises to rise to the occasion.

New venue for Soweto Festival

WITH a change in venue, the Soweto Festival promises to expand its offerings, with a strong focus on youth. There will be plenty to do, say organisers.

Big broom sweeps Soweto clean

ILLEGAL dump sites were tackled by Pikitup, which is cleaning up rubbish in Soweto. Some of the sites will be turned into recreational facilities.

Big cleanup for Soweto

CITY officials and Pikitup staff will spend their weekend cleaning up litter in Soweto as part of a programme in which some of the illegal dumping sites will be converted into recreational facilities.