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Why does South Africa celebrate Heritage Day?
Soweto, heartbeat of the nation
Bungee jumping in South Africa
Soweto: from struggle to suburbia
Twenty years of freedom have transformed Soweto, once a sprawling dormitory dumping ground for Johannesburg's black workers, into a green and attractive city of its own, with housing, parks, shopping malls, efficient public transport and a vibrant tourist trade.
Soweto Theatre speaks in colour
South Africa’s ‘born-frees’ come of age
Born free to dream
The “born frees” turn 18 this year, coming of age at the same time as a democratic South Africa. While they acknowledge the struggle, for them the future is more important than looking back to a past that happened before they were born.
• Hold on to freedom, says Brand SA
Soweto tours with a twist
Entrepreneur Lesika Matlou's new tour operating business offers visitors a unique experience of the diverse history and rich cultural mix in Soweto – South Africa's largest and most famous township.
• Celebrating Soweto's heritage