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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
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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