Soweto - Wikipedia
Soweto (/ s ə ˈ w ɛ t oʊ,-ˈ w eɪ t-,-ˈ w iː t-/) [3] [4] is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships. [5]
Soweto | History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月31日 · Soweto, urban complex in Gauteng province, South Africa. Originally set aside by the South African white government for residence by Blacks, it adjoins the city of Johannesburg on the southwest. It is the country’s largest Black urban complex.
A history of Soweto - South African History Online
In 1929, with the pressures of influx of African people to Johannesburg, the removal of African people from the whites-only designated residential areas became a priority for the council. So began a process of segregation and removals to the area now known as Soweto. From the Western Areas to Soweto: forced removals
Soweto, Johannesburg | South African History Online
Soweto is an urban settlement or 'Township' in South Africa, South West of Johannesburg, with a population of approximately 1.3 Million (2008, Joburg archive). Soweto was created in the 1930s when the White Government started separating Blacks from Whites.
The 10 Best Things to Do in Soweto, South Africa - TripSavvy
2020年3月13日 · Soweto, South Africa's largest township, is rich in culture and home to historic landmarks, traditional restaurants, and legendary theaters.
Visiting Soweto: what to see and do in South Africa's most famous township
Soweto. Located to the south-west of Johannesburg city centre, South Africa's most famous township is also by far its largest with estimates putting the population at anywhere between two and four million residents.
The vibrant history of Soweto (ZA) - South African Tourism
It was only in 1963 that it adopted the name Soweto, an acronym for South Western Townships. It’s a place of contrasts: with mansions, and almost over the road, overcrowded iron shanties.
Soweto: Your Complete Guide To The Township | Joburg.co.za
5 天之前 · Did you know that Soweto is credited as one of the founding places for Kwaito and Kasi Rap, which is a style of hip hop specific to South Africa? Known for its vibrant nightlife, the area is the uncrowned party capital of South Africa.
Soweto 1976: An Audio History - NPR
2006年6月16日 · A student protest by children in the poor township of Soweto proved to be a watershed moment in the fight to dismantle apartheid in South Africa.
Soweto’s Historical Sites: A Journey Through Apartheid History
2024年11月6日 · Soweto, the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, is a township steeped in history and culture. A visit to Soweto is a journey through South African history, particularly the Apartheid era. This article will take you on a virtual tour of Soweto’s historical sites, each a poignant reminder of the struggle for freedom and the resilience of the human ...
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