was designated as of the first Champion Tree of South Africa. Champion trees are trees in South Africa that are of exceptional importance, and deserve national protection. Notable residents Aggrey Klaaste Bloke Modisane Can Themba Desmond Tutu Don Mattera Hugh Masekela Mongane Wally Serote Mzwakhe Mbuli Percy Qoboza Popo Molefe Thandi Klaasen Trevor Huddleston Zakes Mokae Dugmore Boetie See also Sophiatown, a 2003 film about Sophiatown Drum, a 2004 film about Sophiatown Come Back, Africa, a film shot underground in Sophiatown in the 1950s by Lionel Rogosin with writing credits by Bloke Modisane, Lewis Nkosi, and Lionel Rogosin. "The Suit", a short story by Sophiatown-resident Can Themba, set in 1950s Sophiatown. The Suit (2016 film), a short film adaptation of the Can Themba short story set in Sophiatown, written and directed by Jarryd Coetsee. References External links South African History Online: Sophiatown South African History Online: The Destruction of Sophiatown Come Back, Africa by Lionel Rogosin on YouTube The Official Lionel Rogosin website Come Back, Africa, Lionel Rogosin & Peter Davis, STE Publishers, (The book of the film) 1955 Time magazine article - Toby Street Blues about the forced removals Housing in South Africa Johannesburg Region B