Soweto

Work on Pat Mbatha Motorway ends

THE upgrading of the Pat Mbatha Motorway, along the Soweto Highway, is complete. The project was initiated in response to concerns from the taxi industry.

No more prepaid meters in Phiri

LAST week's judgment against the installation of prepaid water meters in Phiri is being scrutinised by the City's lawyers, and an appeal is in the offing.

Soweto church tents removed

THE City has taken down several marquees acting as churches, which are flouting safety by-laws. A second operation has been planned for later in the month.

Care centres planned for Soweto

CHILDREN, orphans and the elderly are the focus of a programme to improve social infrastructure in Soweto, with three new care centres in the pipeline.

Greening Soweto, tree by tree

THOUSANDS of trees are being planted in Soweto under the award-winning Greening Soweto, aimed at turning the sprawling township into an urban forest ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. And the City is calling on more people to participate.

An old hand holds Soweto's reigns

SOWETO'S regional director admits that working in the biggest township in South Africa has unique challenges, but says it is also one of the most exciting regions to work for in Johannesburg.

Luxury hotel to open in Soweto

A FOUR-STAR hotel opens on 1 November at Freedom Square in Kliptown, giving tourists the option of luxury hotel accommodation in the biggest township in the country, for the first time.

Soweto's Maponya mall opens its doors

FOR Sowetans, the opening of another shopping mall is the indication of an economic boom. And on a personal note, businessman Richard Maponya finally realises his 20-year dream.

Shop 'til you drop in Soweto

WITH the opening of the massive Maponya Mall in Pimville on Thursday, Soweto will boast the biggest shopping mall in southern Africa. There is a mix of retail, from large national chains to local entrepreneurs.

SowetoTV begins year of broadcasts

THOUSANDS of households tuned in to SowetoTV on Sunday evening - a ‘creation of the people of Soweto for the people of Soweto'.

SowetoTV prepares for broadcast

ARMED with a 12-month broadcast licence from Icasa, SowetoTV will be back on air from 1 July. Once again, it will be staffed by volunteers.

Go underground to Soweto with new map

The latest map in the series features South Africa's most famous township, Soweto, equipping the visitor and resident with knowledge of local customs.

Mayor celebrates Soweto Road Map Project

All the gravel roads - 314 kilometres - in Soweto were tarred in just two years. And as part of the Soweto Road Map Project, 18 families are being relocated to make way for expansion of the Soweto Highway extension.