Property in Soweto

View all of the RE/MAX properties for sales in Soweto, Soweto, which falls into the Soweto region and includes properties for sale by RE/MAX Superior, RE/MAX Finest.

These properties are for sale by Justice Ncube, Sam Ntsala.

Properties range in price from ZAR 345,000 to ZAR 500,000 and includes residential properties, there are currently 2 properties in Soweto .

SOWETO

Soweto, south of Johannesburg, is a city originally developed under the apartheid regime, as a township for black citizens of South Africa.  The name Soweto, is an acronym for the name (So)uth (We)stern (To)wnships – a name given by the former non-democratic government, and this world famous city is the site of many of the watershed events which led to the eventual transformation of South Africa into the democracy it is today.  Soweto has, over several decades, been home to many of South Africa’s luminary personalities, not least the likes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Soweto is home to in excess of 2 million people, which makes it the single largest metropole in the country, and whilst officially incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, it is a city in its own right, with its own rich heritage and history, and its own unique role in South African society.

An extremely popular tourist destination nowadays, Soweto is inhabited by people living in homes ranging from extravagant mansions to makeshift shacks.  It is a city of innovation and cultural interaction, brought about largely out of necessity, and it is indeed a place where the heartbeat of South Africa can be clearly heard, and its imprint clearly seen by all who live there or travel through the sprawling city on the south western flank of Johannesburg.

The Soweto of today boasts modern shopping malls and popular restaurants and pubs (known locally as “taverns”), while industry and entrepreneurship are hallmarks of the inhabitants of this massive metropolis.  Soweto itself has developed into several suburbs, among the most significant – both historically and politically – being Orlando, Kliptown and Diepkloof.

As was the case at the time of Soweto’s establishment, it is still home to thousands of migrant workers who came from far and wide to work on South Africa’s gold mines, and many of the traditional hostels still offer accommodation to these migrants to this day.  Sowetans generally pride themselves on being urbane and streetwise. The city is a melting pot of South African cultures yet it has also developed its own subcultures – especially among the youth. Soweto’s population exudes a sense of cosmopolitan sophistication, with a largely Afro-American influence.

In addition to the array of famous homes in Soweto, the city is also the venue of several significant monuments to watershed events in the history and struggle of its inhabitants.  The Mandelas, the Sisulus and Archbishop Tutu’s homes are all located in and among well-known attractions such as the Mandela Family Museum and the Hector Peterson Memorial in Orlando and Freedom Square in Kliptown.

The large and luxurious mansions of the more affluent among Soweto’s residents can be found in Diepkloof Extension, with its playgrounds and schools along well kept roads, whilst the original Diepkloof area is known for its drab grey four-roomed “matchbox dwellings”, whilst other parts of Soweto are still recognized by their tin shacks and squatter camps.

Soweto has many schools, and all the necessary amenities, including clinics, day hospitals and also the largest hospital in Africa, namely the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. On the sporting front, Soweto has two major sports stadia, namely the 40 000 seater Orlando Stadium, and more recently, the now world famous venue of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final – the 90 000 seater FNB Stadium.

Despite the contrasting lifestyles to be found in this massive sprawling metropolis, the people of Soweto have contrived to establish a strong sense of community. Despite many of its icons having moved on over the years, Soweto is and always remains home to the majority of its inhabitants. Real estate in Soweto is thriving, and property in this area – be it residential or commercial – is no less sought after than most other popular metropoles in this country.