township

Example Sentences

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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

This is reflected in Khayalethu township, a short drive from the picturesque town of Knysna.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 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

The township board reversed itself and approved the Saline project, which has been named “The Barn” for the historic red barn being preserved by the entrance to the site.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Winnie is a resilient person, and within a relatively short time, she had won over the people of the township, including some sympathetic whites in the vicinity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela