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For the first time in human history, more than half of us live in cities. Vibrant, complex, colossal - what drives their success?

'One Day In' charts the working life, from dawn to dusk, of 12 of the greatest cities around the world. From Shanghai to Moscow, Sao Paolo to Joburg - we'll meet the pioneers of industry, technology, economics and culture who make these cities tick.

One Day In: Johannesburg

06/10/2012 GMT

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BBC World News - One Day In, Johannesburg

In Johannesburg we meet the inspiring young chatshow host with a vision, cut diamonds worth thousands of dollars and enter the building designed to transform Soweto's future.

For the first time in human history more than half of us live in cities.  Vibrant, complex, colossal - what drives their success?  Johannesburg is a city that's had to grow up fast.  Founded on gold and riven by apartheid, its many and diverse citizens are finding common ground.  In one day in this complex city we meet the inspiring young chatshow host with a vision; cut diamonds worth thousands of dollars; and enter the building designed to transform Soweto's future.

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