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Pirates aim to keep the unbeaten run going at Orlando on Sunday

Independent online (SA) 13 Aug 2022
The Buccaneers began life under Jose Riveiro with a 1-0 win over Soweto rivals Swallows last weekend, before playing out to a 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch in the Western Cape on Wednesday ... The Soweto giants are fourth in the table, one point adrift of leaders Royal AM, who remain ...
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Orlando Pirates out to pluck Swallows’ feathers in 'Original Soweto Derby'

Independent online (SA) 06 Aug 2022
Pirates were founded in 1937, and a decade later, in another part of Soweto, Swallows came into being. Their matches did not capture the imagination straight away, but after the teams grew in popularity, the "Original Soweto Derby" became a classic, and unfortunately in one instance, a matter of life and death.
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Napo Masheane pays homage to the 1956 heroes in ‘Herstory International Theatre Festival’

Independent online (SA) 26 Jul 2022
Internationally recognised playwright and director Napo Masheane is hosting the “Herstory International Theatre Festival” in celebration of all women across all works of life, at the Soweto Theatre this Women’s Month ... Masheane reflected on the life of theatre legend Mncedisi Shabangu, who died on Sunday, July 24.
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Focus on poverty in South Africa urged on Mandela Day

Anadolu Agency 18 Jul 2022
“Nelson Mandela International Day is very important to most people in South Africa and the continent, but I think the focus is not clearly directed at assisting poor people,” Thulani Simelane told Anadolu Agency at the Ikageng children’s center in Soweto township ... “People are poor in South Africa, specifically Soweto.
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Kgomotso Ratsie tells “HerStory”

The Botswana Gazette 13 Jul 2022
“Bontle” theatre production chronicles issues of gender identity GOSEGO ...
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Inspirational Monday: How Simon Tseko Nkoli fought against apartheid and homophobia

Independent online (SA) 13 Jun 2022
He dedicated his life to fighting these injustices and contributed to the emancipation of black people from racial discrimination and the LGBTQ+ community from homo-antagonism. This key figure in South African history was born in Soweto on November 26, 1957, to a life of poverty.
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Shutterland: photographers’ journeys through everyday life in South Africa

Mail Guardian South Africa 20 May 2022
From the fragrant spice shops of Fordsburg, to fields in Mpumalanga, Shutterland shines a photographic spotlight on life in South Africa ... The sounds, smile, and legends of Soweto ... Bhala’s street life photography aims to shed light on the contrast of life in Soweto for both its beauty and harsh realities.
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Homemade library builds bookish community in S.Africa's Soweto

Urdu Point 29 Apr 2022
Soweto, South Africa, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Apr, 2022 ) .Behind an unmarked gate, on a residential street in South Africa's Soweto township, Thami Mazibuko makes his way down a corridor and up a stairwell, all lined with books ... So began the Soweto Book Cafe, officially founded in 2018.
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PROFILE: Dr Nkuli Boikhutso, CEO of Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital

Business Day 24 Feb 2022
Traumas like these might have put most children off hospitals for life, but only inspired the girl from Soweto ... .
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AKA highlights mental health crisis among SA men following Riky Rick’s death

Independent online (SA) 24 Feb 2022
Local rapper AKA has shared a lengthy but heartfelt message on Instagram, urging South African men to take serious action against the mental health crisis in the country ... “I’ll return a stronger man ... I’ll return a stronger man ... Riky’s death comes just a month after the veteran actor and activist Patrick Shai took his own life at his Soweto home ... .
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Meet Nqobile Nkosi, one of SA’s top jewellery manufacturers

Independent online (SA) 07 Feb 2022
What started as a small business in a back room in Soweto has become one of the biggest jewellery brands in South Africa. We recently visited Nqobile Nkosi, a qualified jewellery maker who gave life to NQ Jewellery. Nkosi is a creative from Soweto who stumbled upon jewellery-making ...
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How alcohol nearly destroyed soccer stars

Sowetan Live 03 Feb 2022
... been in 15 accidents in life.
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If you ever want to experience an historic restaurant with unique flare, here are 3 ...

Independent online (SA) 31 Jan 2022
If you ever want to experience an historic restaurant with a unique flare, here are 3 gems to add to your bucket list. These locations are too good to miss out on ... Roots restaurant & gallery in Soweto ... The reason for Roots popularity is its menu comprising genuine township food, and a positive vibe that celebrates the Soweto life and culture ... KZN ... .
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Memorial service for Patrick Shai to be held at Market Theatre

Eye Witness News 27 Jan 2022
The actor took his own life on Saturday at his home in Dobsonville, Soweto, where he had lived for 33 years ... .
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3 historic restaurants to put on your bucket list

Independent online (SA) 26 Jan 2022
If you ever want to experience an historic restaurant with a unique flare, here are 3 gems to add to your bucket list. These locations are too good to miss out on ... Roots restaurant & gallery in Soweto ... The reason for Roots popularity is its menu comprising genuine township food, and a positive vibe that celebrates the Soweto life and culture ... KZN ... .

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