Though it’s often overlooked by tourists, Soweto, which is home to 40% of Johannesburg’s population, is a microcosm of South Africa. With over one million residents, it’s a trendsetter in politics, language, music, dance and fashion. Here are some scenes from daily life in Soweto, encompassing the colorful and drab, rich and poor, exuberant and restrained.

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