Soweto’s miracle: From strife to World Cup glow

Having seen one impossible dream come true — the death of apartheid — Soweto is getting ready for another: the arrival of soccer's World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet.

The government has invested in parks, roads, and other infrastructure, and private investors have built malls and housing.

"(The World Cup is) going to bring a lot of change. Not just for Soweto, but for the whole country." - Amos Lijo, life-long resident