SOWETO TOUR - South Western Townships tour - Johannesburg, South Africa
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The establishment of Soweto is, like Johannesburg, linked directly to the discovery of Gold in 1885. Thousands of people from around the world and South Africa flocked to the new town to seek their fortunes or to offer their labour. Within 4 years Johannesburg was the second largest city. More than half the population was black, most living in multi racial shanty towns near the gold mines in the centre of the town. As the gold mining industry developed, so did the need for labour increase. Migrant labour was started and most of these workers lived in mine compounds. However other workers had to find their own accommodation often in appalling conditions.
The first residents of what is now known as Soweto were located into the area called Klipspriut in 1905 following their relocation from “Coolietown” in the centre of Johannesburg as a result of an outbreak of bubonic plague. The Johannesburg City Council took the opportunity to establish racially segregated residential areas. Some residents were to be relocated to Alexandra township (near the present day Sandton). This group comprised black, Indian and coloured families and they received freehold title to their land (this was subsequently reversed by the Apartheid Government). Only black families were located into Klipspruit and the housing was on a rental basis. Klipspruit was subsequently renamed Pimville.
During the 1930’s the demand for housing for the large numbers of black people who had moved into Johannesburg grew to such an extent that new housing was built in an area known as Orlando, named after the first administrator Edwin Orlando Leaky.
In the 1940’s James Mpanza led the first land invasion and some 20000 squatters occupied land near Orlando. James Mpanza is known as the “Father of Soweto”.
A view of Soweto from the top of the Oppenheimer towerIn 1959 the residents of Sophiatown were forcibly removed to Soweto and occupied the area known as Meadowlands. Sir Earnest Oppenheimer, the first chairman of the Anglo American Corporation, was appalled by the housing shortage and was instrumental in arranging a loan for the construction of additional housing and this is commemorated by the Oppenheimer Tower in Jabulani. #soweto #johannesburg #southafrica
Culture and history in Soweto Township, Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa is a wealth of incredible history and culture, but one of the most intense examples of this is in Soweto, the biggest township in the country.
Soweto - or South West Township as it was once known - was part of the Apartheid movement, segregating the black community into slums outside the cities.
Now, rather than harbouring the tragedy of years of oppression, Soweto has come to life, its inhabitants embracing their history and are proud to call this important part of South Africa's past and present home.
Come with us to see what we experienced in this fascinating world while we were exploring South Africa and its incredible culture.
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A tour taking you through Soweto from Johannesburg. Visit the Apartheid Museum, the Hector Petersen Memorial, Nelson Mandela's House.
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HISTORICAL SOWETO TOWNSHIPS - Inside Kliptown
Now back in Johannesburg, Katie and I took a day tour diving deep into the South West Townships (Soweto) of Joburg.
We were able to walk through the various districts, learning more about the upper class, middle class, and extreme poverty of the area. Soweto is a massive area that's rapidly growing and developing into so much more than the stereotypes it's known for.
We hope you enjoy learning more about this fascinating neighbourhood with us.
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Short visit of Johannesburg and Soweto (South Africa)
(EN) Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg, Joni, eGoli or Joeys, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.The city is one of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the world,and is also the world's largest city not situated on a river, lake, or coastline.It claims to be the lightning capital of the world, though this title is also claimed by others.
While Johannesburg is not one of South Africa's three capital cities, it is the seat of the Constitutional Court, which has the final word on interpretation of South Africa's new post-Apartheid constitution. The city is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Africa and a gateway for international air travel to and from the rest of Southern Africa. More recently Lanseria International Airport has started international flights, and is situated conveniently on the opposite side of the metropolis.
According to the 2007 Community Survey, the population of the City of Johannesburg was 4,434,827 and the population of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area was 7,151,447. A broader definition of the Johannesburg metropolitan area, including Ekurhuleni, the West Rand, Soweto and Lenasia, has a population of 10,267,700.The municipal city's land area of 1,645 km2 (635 sq mi) is very large when compared to other cities, resulting in a moderate population density of 2,364 /km2 (6,120 /sq mi).
Johannesburg includes Soweto, which was a separate city from the late 1970s until the 1990s. Originally an acronym for South-Western Townships, Soweto originated as a collection of settlements on the outskirts of Johannesburg populated mostly by native African workers in the gold mining industry. Eventually incorporated into Johannesburg, the apartheid regime (in power 1948--1994) separated Soweto from the rest of Johannesburg to make it a completely Black area.
The area called Lenasia is now also part of Johannesburg. Lenasia is predominantly populated by those of English-speaking Indian ethnicity.
Sowetois an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships.Formerly a separate municipality, it is now incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Suburbs of Johannesburg.
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Rich African Township Life Rare Seen ( Soweto Johannesburg South Africa) -Africa China - 非洲贫民中的富人生活
Soweto stands for South West Township, is the most well known townships in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rare footages peeks into the real life of a Soweto residence, who celebrates her life experience in Soweto.
Mandela's early life in Soweto, South Africa's biggest township
Nelson Mandela spent the 15 years before his imprisonment in Soweto, South Africa's largest township. His former home is now a pilgrimage site for tourists wanting an insight into his early life.
South Africa - Capetown Township Langa
Projects are in progress to improve the lives of inhabitants of South African townships, but many people are still living in very basic conditions and desperately wait for housing improvement.
We visited Langa, a township of Cape Town. We saw the houses that were built for harbor laborers where three families now live in one small room, sheds, a shabeen with self-brewed beer, but also a school, new built and refurbished housing, the small museum and the community center that runs projects to help young artisans to develop their skills.
Cape Town was visited at the end of our overland trip from the Netherlands to South Africa.
South African Townships By Drone - Ep 01 - Blikkiesdorp - Cape Town.
'South African Townships By Drone' is a series of drone videos i plan to film and release with the aim of raising awareness of the living conditions of the majority of South Africans and Immigrants living in South Africa.
Along the way, i hope to show you just how badly these living conditions are, i also hope to highlight the incredibly happy, friendly people whom make the most of this terrible situation.
I also plan to document and highlight the massive gap in living conditions accross S.A.
My final aim is to merely raise awareness and hopefully attract some ideas and concepts for change and a way forward and how this can be achieved as a community.
I have started this project by flying over Blikkiesdorp in Delft, Cape Town.
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Blikkiesdorp (*Tin Town) Symphony Way Temporary Relocation Area in Delft, Cape Town, better known by its nickname Blikkiesdorp, is a relocation camp made-up of corrugated iron shacks. Blikkiesdorp, which is Afrikaans for Tin Can Town, was given its name by residents because of the row-upon-row of tin-like one room structures throughout the settlement.
What Is It Like to Live in Soweto, Johannesburg? Home Town South Africa
How does a city shape the people within it? AWOL's Home Town series takes you behind the scenes of a city while profiling a young person thriving within it.
In Soweto, an area of Johannesburg, we meet Nombuso. Nombuso is an emerging local media personality who has grown up in Soweto and shows us some of the local favourites, including her family's own Fat Cakes shop.
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Our Visit To Soweto, South Africa | Township Tours | Travel Vlog | Family Vlog
In this travel vlog we visited Soweto, a township near Johannesburg, South Africa. We arrived in Johannesburg fresh from a safari. We stayed in the Oasis Hotel in Rivonia. We dropped our bags and our way to Soweto. We toured the Mandela House, and saw Tutu House in Vilakazi street. Soweto features greatly in the history of South Africa.
Oasis Hotel ( is a boutique hotel in Rivonia, South Africa. It is run by a family and is absolutely beautiful. It is tastily decorated in antiques. Each of us had our own rooms and my kids shared.
We had a tour of the Apartheid Museum and walked around Vilakazi Street where we did some shopping.
Vilakazi Street restaurants are actually very nice. We walked passed Sakhumuzi restaurants where it was very busy.
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Johannesburg - South Africa
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa.The city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and is also the world's largest city not situated on a river, lake, or coastline. While Johannesburg is not officially one of South Africa's three capital cities, it does house the Constitutional Court -- South Africa's highest court. Johannesburg is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Africa and a gateway for international air travel to and from the rest of southern Africa.
According to the 2007 Community Survey, the population of the municipal city was 3,888,180 and the population of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area was 7,151,447.[citation needed] A broader definition of the Johannesburg metropolitan area, including Ekhuruleni, the West Rand, Soweto and Lenasia, has a population of 10,267,700.[citation needed] The municipal city's land area of 1,645 km2 (635 sq mi) is very large when compared to other cities, resulting in a moderate population density of 2,364 /km2 (6,120 /sq mi).
Johannesburg once again includes Soweto, which was a separate city from the late 1970s until the 1990s. Originally an acronym for SOuth-WEstern TOwnships, Soweto originated as a collection of settlements on the outskirts of Johannesburg populated mostly by native African workers in the gold mining industry. Eventually incorporated into Johannesburg, the apartheid regime (in power 1949--1994) separated Soweto from the rest of Johannesburg to make it a completely Black area. Lenasia is also part of Johannesburg.
Gauteng is growing rapidly due to mass urbanisation which is a feature of many developing countries. According to the State of the Cities Report, the urban portion of Gauteng -- comprised primarily of the cities of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni (the East Rand) and Tshwane (greater Pretoria) -- will be a polycentric urban region with a projected population of some 14.6 million people by 2015. ( source Wikipedia )
Johannesburg, South Africa Township Insight
Part 0.5 of my journey throughout Johannesburg & Cape Town, South
Africa trying to unveil the heartache of Township life.
Soweto Township Visit
Soweto Township kun je bezoeken en dat is zeker een aanrader. Naar Zuid-Afrika ga je voor de natuur en naar Soweto voor de mensen! Je kunt hier een Soweto tour doen, een fietstour of zelfs overnachten in Soweto.
Soweto staat voor South Westen Township en is het bekendste township van Zuid-Afrika. Het is een van de armste delen van de stad, maar je vindt tussen de krotjes ook enorme villa’s. Soweto bestaat uit meerdere wijken en is een stad op zich. Er wonen een paar miljoen mensen. Tegenwoordig kun je een aantal wijken in Soweto, waaronder dus Orlando-West goed bezoeken.
Je kunt hier gewoon doorheen rijden met je eigen huurauto, een georganiseerde fietstocht doen of er gewoon doorheen wandelen. En je voelt je geen moment onveilig als je over straat loopt. Ze noemen dit ook wel ‘Beverly Hills van Soweto” omdat de wijk floreert dankzij het toerisme.
Soweto kwam in 1976 wereldwijd in het nieuws vanwege de scholieren opstand. Scholieren wilden een petitie aanbieden om te protesteren tegen het verplichte onderwijs in Afrikaans. De politie opende het vuur op scholieren die een geweldloze protestmars liepen. In dit gedeelte van Soweto zijn veel monumenten om dit verschrikkelijke bloedbad te herinneren. Zo is bijvoorbeeld de stoep rood geverfd waar veel studenten het leven verloren of gewond raakten en vindt je er het Hector Pieterson museum, een museum wat herinnerd aan de gruwlijkheden.
South Africa's townships still far from Mandela's goals of opportunity for underprivileged
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South Africa's most famous leader still sustains the poor people of his country - in spirit. We find this in the township of Alexandra, near Johannesburg. The areas for non-white only - under the old Apartheid regime - are still underprivileged; there's high unemployment and not enough basic infrastructure and services. It reflects the increasing rich-poor divide in South Africa.
But the people here are proud of the traces Nelson Mandela left here, such as a hide-out of his during his struggle to end Apartheid.
Just next door, Martha Clearens Letsoalo has lived here since then. Her children took part in the 1976 student riots; she was afraid but grateful.
Letsoalo said: Nelson Mandela means everything to us. We still love him and we still need him.
Her grandson Tumi Masite is a youth community leader. A renowned body builder, the pride of Alexandra, he runs a gym. He wants everyone to have access to sports. He also trains people with disabilities and HIV. It's his way of working for equal opportunities, and fighting against exclusion. His priority is to keep young people off the streets, where criminality is common.
Masite said: There's no longer sports in the schools, teachers don't motivate children to stay away from drugs and alcohol. You can see my inspiration here, and our inspiration for the gym. My wish one day is to be like him, even if I can lead in sports, to lead the community to a healthy lifestyle. It can be good.
A heritage museum that was never finished is a stark example of unfulfilled promises. More than 100 million euros was supposed to be put into renewing the township in 2003. But the money got stuck along the way, never got to them, Alexandrans say - grabbed by the corrupt.
When Apartheid ended, Frans Kekana was able to start his own business, opening a tiny basic goods store in 1994. He grants that Mandela won freedom for South Africans, but says a lot still has to be done.
Kekana said: Money is money, either way. I can't eat freedom. I have to eat money, I have to work for the money, you see. What is left to do now is to empower everyone.
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Soweto, South Africa
Recorded April 14, 2012
My visit to Soweto, South Africa includes...
00:18 Drive through housing projects
05:18 Vilakazi Street
06:41 Sakhumzi Restaurant
08:00 Archbishop Desmond Tutu's House
08:39 Nelson Mandela's House
13:12 Hector Pieterson Memorial
16:30 Winnie Mandela House
16:50 Orlando Towers
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