Soweto is a sprawling metropolitan area that forms part of the city of Johannesburg. It was originally established as a township for the city's black residents and was the center of much of the apartheid-era struggle against racial discrimination laws. Today, Soweto is home to more than two million people living in All kinds of homes, from stately mansions to small one-room cottages. Soweto attracts many tourists who are drawn to the town for its rich political history; It is worth noting that in recent years Soweto has undergone massive development projects and visitors can enjoy popular places to eat, dance and socialize.