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Framed Print of Baragwanath Taxi Rank, Soweto, Johannesburg
Baragwanath Taxi Rank, Soweto, Johannesburg Soweto is the most populated black urban residential area in South Africa with the 2001 Census putting its population at 896 995 Thanks to its proximity to Johannesburg the economic hub of the country it is also the most metropolitan township in the country setting trends in politics fashion music dance and language But the township was from its genesis a product of segregationist planning It was back in 1904 that Klipspruit the oldest of a cluster of townships that constitute present day Soweto was established The township was created to house mainly black labourers who worked in mines and other industries in the city away from the city centre The inner city was later to be reserved for white occupation as the policy of segregation took root But it was not until 1963 that the acronym Soweto was adopted as the official name for the South Western Townships following a four year public competition on an appropriate name for the sprawling township The perennial problems of Soweto have since its inception included poor housing overcrowding high unemployment and poor infrastructure This has seen settlements of shacks made of corrugated iron sheets becoming part of the Soweto landscape Apartheid planning did not provide much in terms of infrastructure and it is only in recent years that the democratic government has spearheaded moves to plant trees develop parks and install electricity and running water to some parts of the township Soweto has also been a hotbed of many political campaigns that took place in the country the most memorable of which was the 1976 student uprising Other politically charged campaigns to have germinated in Soweto include the squatter movement of the 1940s and the defiance campaigns of the mid to late 1980s. © BonkersAboutTravel
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
