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Soweto

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Article
/ 14 June 2010

Rea Vaya workers go on Soccer City strike

A strike by some Rea Vaya bus drivers at Soccer City on Monday afternoon has left nearly a thousand fans looking for alternative transport.

By Staff Reporter
Jive Soweto
Article
/ 14 June 2010

Jive Soweto

<em>Matthew Krouse</em> looks at Jodi Bieber’s book about regular people in an extraordinary place.

By Matthew Krouse
Long John Silver, captain of the Pirate heart
Article
/ 4 June 2010

Long John Silver, captain of the Pirate heart

Dress can have a strange and sudden effect on people. When Orlando Pirates fan Kenneth Metiba is in his formal gear he looks just like a regular guy.

By Percy Zvomuya
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Article
/ 30 May 2010

South Africans unite in Soweto rugby final

Bulls supporter Eldre Janse van Rensburg had never set foot in Soweto before Saturday’s Super 14 rugby final.

By Xola Potelwa
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Article
/ 29 May 2010

Steyn kicks Bulls to Super 14 title in Soweto

Flyhalf Morne Steyn kicked 20 points to help the Bulls clinch their third Super 14 title in four years with a 25-17 win over rivals the Stormers.

By Ken Borland
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Article
/ 28 May 2010

Pandemonium at Jub Jub court case

Pandemonium broke out at the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Friday after Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye and his co-accused’s case was postponed.

By Miranda Andrew
From dorms to terraces
Article
/ 28 May 2010

From dorms to terraces

In the final part of our city series, <b>Verashni Pillay</b> turns to Jozi and highlights the city’s historical wealth and the warmth of its people.

By Verashni Pillay
In the spirit of … the 1995 Cup final
Article
/ 28 May 2010

In the spirit of … the 1995 Cup final

Two <b>M&G</b> staffers give their accounts of the day the Bulls came to Soweto.

By Vuvu Vena and Tarryn Harbour
Soweto street party marks 20 days to World Cup
Article
/ 22 May 2010

Soweto street party marks 20 days to World Cup

Soweto closed down its most famous road on Friday for a street party outside Nelson Mandela’s former home to mark 20 days until the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 April 2010

Top seeds knocked out at Soweto Open

At a sun-scorched Arthur Ashe Tennis Centre on Tuesday, more top men’s seeds exited in the first round of the Soweto Open.

By Sy Lerman
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Article
/ 20 March 2010

The Hogarth of Soweto: Ephraim Ngatane

‘It’s like blowing the dust off buried treasure!’ David Smith revels in his discovery of township artist Ephraim Ngatane.

By Staff Reporter
Days that shook the world
Analysis
/ 19 March 2010

Days that shook the world

Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre. Humphrey Tyler was the only reporter there when the police opened fire.

By Humphrey Tyler
Community gathers for Jub Jub court appearance
Article
/ 17 March 2010

Community gathers for Jub Jub court appearance

Dozens of police officers gathered at the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday ahead of the court appearance of hip-hop artist Jub Jub.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 January 2010

Highbrow township talk

An upmarket shebeen has become a gathering place for Soweto’s chattering classes. Percy Zvomuya paid Kwa-Thabeng a visit.

By Percy Zvomuya
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Article
/ 8 January 2010

Soweto pupil commits suicide over matric results

A Soweto high school pupil hanged herself in Emndeni on Thursday after discovering she failed matric, Johannesburg police said.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 November 2009

A stone’s throw from home

Sello Alcock visits Kliptown’s Soweto Hotel on Freedom Square to see if he can have a meaningful tourist experience in his own backyard.

By Sello S Alcock
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Article
/ 26 September 2009

Fine young marshals

Oupa Nkosi takes to the streets with his camera and his notepad to document a new generation of taxi marshals.

By Oupa Nkosi
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Article
/ 22 September 2009

Satchwell makes her case at JSC interviews

Judge Kathy Satchwell on Tuesday dealt swiftly with a complaint that her sexuality made her an unsuitable candidate for the Constitutional Court.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 September 2009

The real District 9

Chiawelo residents have mixed feelings about the box-office hit, filmed in their backyard, that has grossed -million so far.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 September 2009

A tale of two rides

M&G reporters joined the BRT queues this week to capture the mood of commuters before and after the violent attack near Nancefield hostel in Soweto.

By Karabo Keepile and Monako Dibetle
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Article
/ 2 September 2009

Govt condemns BRT shooting

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele on Wednesday condemned ”in the strongest possible terms” the overnight shooting of a BRT bus in Soweto.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 August 2009

Media mourn slain Bona editor

Colleagues of murdered Bona magazine editor and Soweto TV chairperson Force Khashane on Thursday described him as ”a dignified man”.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 21 July 2009

A ‘Phiric’ victory for the poor

Residents of Phiri in Soweto are required to undergo the indignity of a means test just to have access to free water.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 June 2009

Creecy working to get Soweto schools back on track

Wednesday saw an ”uneven” resumption of teaching at Soweto schools following last week’s disruptions, said Gauteng education minister Barbara Creecy.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 June 2009

School disruptions end as Sadtu, minister strike deal

Disruptions at Soweto schools ended on Wednesday after a pact was reached between provincial education minister Barbara Creecy and Sadtu.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 June 2009

Soweto, symbol of freedom and football

Soweto is synonymous with SA, a symbol of the fight for freedom. However, it is also a place where millions play their favourite sport, football.

By Ignacio Naya
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Article
/ 4 June 2009

Soweto hopes to score from Confederations Cup

With the Fifa Confederations Cup just days away, views are mixed as to whether the World Cup curtain-raiser will drive football fans into Soweto.

By Justine Gerardy
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Article
/ 27 May 2009

Awkward insights on the Soweto tourist trail

The Guardian’s Africa correspondent David Smith sets aside concerns of voyeurism to get a guided view of modern Soweto.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 May 2009

Soweto serves tennis dream

The revamped Arthur Ashe Tennis Complex has come a long way to host its first major international tournament, writes Monako Dibetle.

By Monako Dibetle
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Article
/ 9 April 2009

Dandala tours Soweto

Cope presidential candidate Mvume Dandala hit the campaign trail in Soweto on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 March 2009

Exclusively for Soweto

The Exclusive Books at Maponya Mall in Soweto is different from its older siblings in the suburbs.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 March 2009

Malema: Don’t blame govt for Soweto floods

Government should not be blamed for the problems which may have led to flooding in Soweto, ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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