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township

[toun-ship] / ˈtaʊn ʃɪp /






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The updated policy, she said, would “protect the township and allow for responsible development of clean energy in the area.”

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

According to Mlangeni's brother, Nicholas, the scramble in the township began when someone digging a fence-post hole noticed the soil's unusual hue and tested it in water.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

It has been described as a game-changer in the fight against HIV, and Okuhle worries that if more mobile clinics were to shut down, many young people and township residents would stop taking preventative medicine.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

This is reflected in Khayalethu township, a short drive from the picturesque town of Knysna.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Although the township did boast some handsome buildings, it could fairly be described as a slum, living testimony to the neglect of the authorities.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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