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By Claudia Schmid
11 D-3
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Soweto is a sprawling township on the south-western flank
of Johannesburg.
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Soweto is a sprawling township on the south-western flank
of Johannesburg.
“South Western Townships“, “So Where To?”
More than 3 million people 40% of Johannesburg's
residents live in Soweto.
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Homes range from extravagant mansions to makeshift shacks.
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Homes range from extravagant mansions to makeshift shacks.
Largest taxi rank in the world.
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Homes range from extravagant mansions to makeshift shacks.
Largest taxi rank in the world.
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto, largest hospital in
southern hemisphere.
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Separate blacks from whites, and move blacks away from
Johannesburg.
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Separate blacks from whites, and move blacks away from
Johannesburg.
Phenomenal unplanned growth.
Government attempts to stop the influx of black workers
People were erecting shacks to protect from cold.
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Separate blacks from whites, and move blacks away from
Johannesburg.
Phenomenal unplanned growth.
Government attempts to stop the influx of black workers
People were erecting shacks to protect from cold.
Campaign to raze squatter town replace with orderly
townships.
Attitude: house them but on no account give them the idea
that they are there to stay.
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Special housing division to build houses building pace
quickened.
Peak reached between 1957 and 1958.
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Special housing division to build houses building pace
quickened.
Peak reached between 1957 and 1958.
Most of struggle against apartheid was fought in and from
Soweto.
June 16, 1976, student uprising.
Police opened fire on the students
death of Hector Pieterson.
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Special housing division to build houses building pace
quickened.
Peak reached between 1957 and 1958.
Most of struggle against apartheid was fought in and from
Soweto.
June 16, 1976, student uprising.
Police opened fire on the students
death of Hector Pieterson.
14 years of unremitting violence in the country.
Today: international brand because of the pivotal role
Soweto played in the apartheid system.
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Uncertain population numbers.
Citizens predominantly black.
Those who are employed (40%) find work in Johannesburg.
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Uncertain population numbers.
Citizens predominantly black.
Those who are employed (40%) find work in Johannesburg.
The problems that Soweto face are:
Poverty
Poor housing
Overcrowding
High unemployment (60%)
Aids
Crime
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Shacks can be seen for miles extreme conditions.
Squatter camps – home to many unemployed, lack basic
facilities.
Port-a-loos are lined up in rows which are emptied 2-3
times a week.
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Shacks can be seen for miles extremely conditions.
Squatter camps – home to many unemployed, lack basic
facilities.
Port-a-loos are lined up in rows which are emptied 2-3
times a week.
Crime major problem.
Feeling of optimism for the future.
Opportunities are opening up for Soweto residents
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Separated into many districts.
Orlando West, the good side of Soweto.
Many of the township’s millionaires live in Diepkloof and
Diepkloof Extension.
More millionaires in Soweto than in
any other part of South Africa.
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Separated into many districts.
Orlando West, the good side of Soweto.
Many of the township’s millionaires live in Diepkloof and
Diepkloof Extension.
More millionaires in Soweto than in
any other part of South Africa.
Four room brick structures,matchbox houses.
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Hostels - prominent physical feature of Soweto.
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Hostels - prominent physical feature of Soweto.
Other parts of Soweto consist of shantytowns.
Klipspruit - poorest district in Soweto.
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Hostels - prominent physical feature of Soweto.
Other parts of Soweto consist of shantytowns.
Klipspruit - poorest district in Soweto.
1976 - 83% of houses no electricity. 93% of residents no
running water.
Conditions have been improved.
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Nelson Mandela’s House
Oppenheimer Tower
Hector Pieterson Memorial
Regina Mundi Church
Soccer City Stadium
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Nelson Mandela spent many years living in Soweto.
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Nelson Mandela spent many years living in Soweto.
Regina Mundi Catholic Church, one of the largest
churches in Africa with unique history
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Hector Pieterson - first student to be killed during the
1976 uprising.
Picture became a famous press photo.
Memorial and museum named after him.
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Hector Pieterson - first student to be killed during the
1976 uprising.
Picture became a famous press photo.
Memorial and museum named after him.
Soccer City Stadium used for 2010World Cup, can hold 85,000 people.
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Oppenheimer Tower, prominent Soweto
landmark.
Located in the centre of Soweto, offerspanoramic bird’s eye view of the township.
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Oppenheimer Tower, prominent Soweto
landmark.
Located in the centre of Soweto, offers
panoramic bird’s eye view of the township.
Built in 1957, tribute to Sir Ernest Oppenheimer
To alleviate housing crisis in Soweto.
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http://berlinowens.blogspot.com/2010/10/johannesburg-
soweto-tour-nelson-mandela.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soweto
http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/soweto.php
http://www.damer.com/pictures/travels/southafrica/soweto.ht
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3735262.stm
http://showme.co.za/soweto/about-soweto/
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