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By Claudia Schmid

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Soweto is a sprawling township on the south-western flank

of Johannesburg.



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.



Homes range from extravagant mansions to makeshift shacks.




Largest taxi rank in the world.




Largest taxi rank in the world.

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto, largest hospital in

southern hemisphere.



Separate blacks from whites, and move blacks away from

Johannesburg.




Johannesburg.

Phenomenal unplanned growth.

Government attempts to stop the influx of black workers

People were erecting shacks to protect from cold.




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.



Special housing division to build houses building pace

quickened.

Peak reached between 1957 and 1958.




quickened.


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.




quickened.


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.



Uncertain population numbers.

Citizens predominantly black.

Those who are employed (40%) find work in Johannesburg.



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



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.



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



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.



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.



Hostels - prominent physical feature of Soweto.




Other parts of Soweto consist of shantytowns.

Klipspruit - poorest district in 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.



Nelson Mandela’s House

Oppenheimer Tower

Hector Pieterson Memorial

Regina Mundi Church

Soccer City Stadium



Nelson Mandela spent many years living in Soweto.



Nelson Mandela spent many years living in Soweto.

Regina Mundi Catholic Church, one of the largest

churches in Africa with unique history



Hector Pieterson - first student to be killed during the

1976 uprising.

Picture became a famous press photo.

Memorial and museum named after him.



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.



Oppenheimer Tower, prominent Soweto

landmark.

Located in the centre of Soweto, offerspanoramic bird’s eye view of the township.



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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