Since local organising committee CEO Danny Jordaan first spearheaded South Africa’s campaign to host a World Cup, he has frequently repeated the refrain: “There is no contradiction between African and world class”.
And this country’s favo...
South Africa’s preparations to host the 2010 World Cup face the next hurdle with this weekend’s draw for the 2009 Confederations Cup.
It’s no secret that the “Festival of Champions”, which pits continental winners against the holders (It...
Spare a thought for the tens of thousands of South Africans – and Africans – who are creating (and stockpiling) World Cup-themed products. Young KwaZulu-Natal artist Sicelo Ziqubu is creating 2010-themed papier-mâché decorated thrones, which ar...
