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township

[toun-ship] / ˈtaʊn ʃɪp /






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In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

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

Because he has no state-issued documents, washing cars in the backstreets of Thembisa township near Johannesburg is one of the few ways he can make a living.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Situated on the edge of the iconic Soweto township and chosen as a symbol of post-apartheid "spatial integration", the venue hosts large-scale events such as the ruling African National Congress annual congress.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

Our van eventually exited the expressway at Langa, the oldest township in South Africa.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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