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[toun-ship] / ˈtaʊn ʃɪp /






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The terms were restrictive enough to effectively ban such a project not only from land owned by Heath and his sister, but from all but the small portion of the township that’s zoned for industry.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

But the opportunity was thwarted when, in 2023, following pushback from some local residents, his township passed an ordinance that banned large solar projects from land zoned for agriculture.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 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

In the township, that typically meant an outdoor, tent-revival-style church.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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