township
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According to Mlangeni's brother, Nicholas, the scramble in the township began when someone digging a fence-post hole noticed the soil's unusual hue and tested it in water.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Situated on the edge of the iconic Soweto township and chosen as a symbol of post-apartheid "spatial integration", the venue hosts large-scale events such as the ruling African National Congress annual congress.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
“It would be odd for a township committee meeting to not have minutes taken and it would be very odd for a meeting not to be listed on the website,” Allonby said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
The couple sought refuge on the second floor of their shop in Guangfu township, trying to save as many books as possible.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
The station was located in Sophiatown, or rather, what was left of it, for the once bustling township was now a ruin of bulldozed buildings and vacant lots.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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5th Grade Human Geography, List 1
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