What is the reason behind naming the place of Sophiatown 'Sophiatown'
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Sophiatown was named after its founder, Sophia, who was the wife of Tobias Maseko, a prominent landowner in the area. The couple played a key role in the establishment and development of the township in the early 20th century. The township was originally called "Kofifi," which means "a place of peace" in Sesotho, but it was later changed to Sophiatown in honor of Sophia Maseko.