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SA: Dutch ambush marketing fans bailed

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:11:16 +0000

Two Dutch women accused of a World Cup ambush marketing campaign for a brewer have been given a $1,321 bail. According to South African police the case would be called again on June 22. The two are linked to a suspected ambush market campaign by brewer Bavaria at a World Cup tie. "Their passports were confiscated and their case has been postponed…

USA promised to help Kenya

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:48:00 +0000

United States vice president Joe Biden has promised Kenya major development assistance when the east African nation implements far reaching reforms. He said among the list of request from the Obama-led administration is for the African country's political authorities to pass a new constitution.

"Putting in place a new constitution and strengthening…

Historic day for Mandela, South Africa

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:51:00 +0000

The 11th of June marks the kick-off of the first Fifa World Cup to be held on the African continent. But the day has a further significance in the history of South Africa. For one: it is the day Nelson Mandela and seven of his comrades were convicted for sabotage.

Students pack out Bafana training

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:35:00 +0000

Greeted with ululations and blasts from vuvuzelas, the South African squad took to the pitch in an open training session at Wits University’s Sturrock Park ground in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon.

South Africa: adventurers wanted!

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:11:00 +0000

South African Tourism and National Geographic Channel have launched a global search for the world’s top adventurers, who will be brought to South Africa for a week-long thrill-fest.

Uzbekistan ref to signal WC kick-off

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:49:00 +0000

Uzbekistan finished bottom of their World Cup qualifying group, but the country will have the honour of supplying the referee for the opening match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup at Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg on Friday.

Joburg taxi owners buy into BRT

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:11:00 +0000

Nearly half the minibus taxis operating on the Johannesburg’s Bus Rapid Transit system route between Soweto and Ellis Park stadium will be removed as part of a deal which will see taxi owners get shares in a new bus operating company.

Bafana upbeat for World Cup opener

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:54:00 +0000

South Africa take on Mexico at Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg on Friday in the opening match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. It promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Bafana Bafana’s players oozing confidence, though well aware that the Mexicans will be tough to beat.

South Africa catches World Cup fever

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:42:00 +0000

With days to go to kickoff, World Cup fever has hit South Africa in earnest. Confidence and excitement levels on the streets have reached a 10-year high as the country counts down to what many South Africans are describing as a “second miracle,” after the country’s transition to democracy in 1994.

World Cup live action for blind fans

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:40:00 +0000

Blind and visually impaired fans will be able to delight in a special live-match experience at the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Six stadiums will each have 15 seats equipped with headphones, along with trained commentators reporting live on the action on the pitch.