SOWETO, South Africa -- In the gritty urban sprawl of Soweto, the most famous of South Africa's black townships, a new experiment is emerging: a European-style boulevard, complete with benches, trees, ...

Johannesburg motorists are advised to plan ahead as the African Bank Soweto Marathon takes place tomorrow, bringing extensive road closures across Soweto from early morning until the afternoon.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A street in Soweto, one of the most well-known townships in the world, just underwent renovations. Kubayi Street in Chiawelo received speed humps, new road signage, and painted road markings this week ...

Runners and residents braved the rain to celebrate the 30th Soweto Marathon, honouring a legacy of unity and resilience.

Most days in Soweto you’ll see tourist buses rolling through the streets. People peer out of the windows at local neighbourhoods, stop off to visit Nelson Mandela’s home, and possibly browse a few ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — After dark the bars and clubs on 7th Street in Johannesburg’s hip Melville neighborhood are heaving with partiers and thumping dance music. Outside one bar the scene is different: ...

South Carolina State University's Ujimaa, in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs, will play host for the Soweto Street Beat Dance Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, in the Dr.