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#The Regina Mundi Church The Regina Mundi Church in Soweto is one of the major symbols of the struggle against apartheid in the “old” South Africa. The church that can accommodate up to 7000 people was a venue for meetings aimed at encouraging the residents of Soweto to oppose the apartheid regime. All meetings to oppose this abuse of human rights was deemed illegal and the police had orders to disband meetings with force. Although initially reluctant to invade a church meeting, the police ultimately entered the church, firing sharp ammunition at the gathering.
In 1997 Pres. Mandela established 30 November as Regina Mundi day in recognition of the role the church played in the struggle against apartheid.
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Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum
##Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum in Soweto, South Africa, commemorates the youth uprising of 16 June 1976. The Black Consciousness Movement of Steve Biko stimulated huge resentment against the oppression of black people under apartheid. The police responded with sharp ammunition. Hector Pietersen was the first of a large number of learners to be killed on that day.
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Soweto
##Soweto Soweto, situated Southwest of Johannesburg, is South Africa’s largest “black township.” It is a very popular tourist attraction in Johannesburg. In Soweto you find a fascinating mix of cultures from all over Africa, a friendly atmosphere and a vibe of people living within the freedom of the “new South Africa”.
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Vilakazi Street
##Vilakazi Street Vilakazi Street in Soweto, South Africa, is the only street in the world that boasts two Nobel peace prize laureates to have lived in the same street. The house of former president Mandela has since been converted into a museum. Bishop Tutu still owns his house and occasionally uses it.
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