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  1. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/place/Soweto

    Soweto | History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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    Where is Soweto in South Africa?
    Houses in Soweto, South Africa. 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; its name is an acronym derived from So uth- We stern To wnships. It is the country’s largest Black urban complex.

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    What does Soweto stand for?
    Soweto ( / səˈwɛtoʊ, - ˈweɪt -, - ˈwiːt -/) 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.

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    What is Soweto known for?
    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. This form of music, which combined many elements of house music, American hip-hop, and traditional African music, became a strong force amongst black South Africans. Early Career

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    Why was Soweto created?
    Soweto was created in the 1930s to accommodate the massive influx of black Africans into the city during the apartheid era. Soweto is home to approximately 1.3 million people. With a population of around 1.3 million residents, Soweto is one of the largest townships in South Africa and the continent.

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  3. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thenjiwe-Mtintso

    Thenjiwe Mtintso | Biography & Facts | Britannica

  4. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hector-Pieterson

    Hector Pieterson | Story, Photo, Death, Museum, & Facts

  5. So·weto
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    1. a large urban area, consisting of several townships, in South Africa south-west of Johannesburg. In 1976 demonstrations against the compulsory use of Afrikaans in schools resulted in violent police activity and the deaths of hundreds of people.
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  6. SowetanLIVE
    https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-29-ex-boxing...

    Ex-boxing champ Thobela, 57, passes on - SowetanLIVE

  7. Facts.net
    https://facts.net/world/cities/32-facts-about-soweto

    32 Facts about Soweto - Facts.net

  8. Soweto Life Magazine
    https://sowetolifemag.co.za/the-journey-of-the-soweto-entrepreneur...

    The Journey of the Soweto Entrepreneur since 1905, book review

  9. Joburg.co.za
    https://joburg.co.za/sowetos-historical-sites-a-journey-through...

    Soweto's Historical Sites: A Journey Through Apartheid History

  10. Joburg.co.za
    https://joburg.co.za/soweto-johannesburg

    Soweto: Your Complete Guide To The Township

  11. Joburg.co.za
    https://joburg.co.za/tourist-attractions-in-soweto

    Soweto Tourist Attractions | Johannesburg Guide

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