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Soweto Founder Brings Photo Gallery to the Streets
A self-funded photo gallery in Soweto is bringing South Africa's visual history directly to commuters through a sidewalk exhibition, while teaching local kids the art of photojournalism on weekends.
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Soweto Couple Turns Schoolyard Into Organic Farm
A husband and wife transformed a barren school field in Soweto into a thriving certified organic farm that feeds families, trains new farmers, and proves sustainable agriculture can flourish anywhere. Their secret? They built everything from scratch using cardboard, bones, and food waste.
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South Africa Minister Steps In to Pay Marathon Winners
Six months after crossing the finish line, elite runners from South Africa's historic Soweto Marathon still haven't received their prize money. Now the government is stepping in to make things right.
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Cricket Star to Addiction Counselor: Tshepo's Journey
After losing his elite cricket career to addiction and living on a dumpsite, Tshepo Tlapu now mentors children and counsels others battling substance abuse in Soweto. His daughter Lesedi, whose name means "light," inspires him daily.
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Johannesburg's Market Theatre Celebrates 50 Years Strong
The iconic Market Theatre, which defied apartheid to become South Africa's home of liberation theatre, is marking half a century with a year of powerful performances. Born from a bold vision in 1976, just days after the Soweto uprising, the venue continues championing stories that matter.
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South African Skater Builds Club Lifting Kids in Soweto
Former pro skateboarder Sharné Jacobs is transforming lives in Johannesburg townships through her free skating club that teaches tricks and life skills to hundreds of kids. One young member already earned a scholarship to train with elite coaches in the US.