Kliptown, Historical township district in Soweto, South Africa
Located 17 kilometers southwest of Johannesburg, Kliptown spreads along the banks of a rocky stream that gave the original farm its name.
The Congress of the People gathered 3,000 participants in Kliptown during June 1955 to create the Freedom Charter, leading to South Africa's modern constitution.
Walter Sisulu Square features ten concrete slabs displaying the Freedom Charter text, along with museums that document South Africa's path to democracy.
The Walter Sisulu Square functions as a central hub with markets, shops, offices, and the four-star Soweto Hotel serving visitors to the area.
The Kliptown Youth Program operates a center supporting local children, while incorporating their voices into international music through collaborations with global artists.
Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Inception: 1891
GPS coordinates: -26.28400,27.88700
Latest update: March 19, 2025 00:01
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