Bafana wants to be top dog in Africa

Bafana Bafana is negotiating to tour South America in June, intended to improve the country's world rankings ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Dawn of the Jingles era

The era of Pitso Mosimane appears ready to break Carlos Alberto Parreira's conservative mould.

The future looks yellow

Carlos Alberto Parreira has been moving swiftly to put his spin on the national side’s performance, seeking to establish a positive legacy.

Long and winding road ahead

Whatever you make of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup performance the team still has a lot of work to do, writes Mark Gleeson.

What now for Bafana?

While Safa is silent on Carlos Alberto Parreira's replacement after the Soccer World Cup, the smart money is on his assistant, Pitso Mosimane.

Parreira: I'm proud of my team

The dream of so many South Africans ended in an emotionally charged farewell for Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on Tuesday.

Struggling Bafana look on the bright side

South Africa offered a smiling face on Friday as they prepared for a must-win World Cup clash against fellow strugglers France.

Furious Bafana coach slams referee

The blood of Bafana Bafana fans must have run as cold as the Pretoria air on Wednesday night after South Africa lost 3-0 to Uruguay.

2010 diary: All out attack

Carlos Alberto Parreira is promising all out attack from Bafana Bafana against Uruguay – truth is, he really has no other option.

Bafana chase vital win on Youth Day

On the anniversary of the Soweto uprising, World Cup hosts South Africa will try to capture an emotional and much-needed triumph.

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Photos about Carlos Alberto Parreira

Tough decisions
Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira attends a news conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday, where South Africa's final Soccer World Cup squad was announced. Parreira axed Bafana's leading goal scorer, Benni McCarthy, from the squad.

Brazilian wisdom
Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira gestures during a practice session in Teresopolis, Brazil, on Wednesday. The South Africa national team is in Brazil for a month-long training camp to prepare for the upcoming 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Family matters
Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira talks to the media during a press conference at Safa House in Johannesburg on Monday. World Cup-winning coach Parreira, who served 15 months of a three-and-a-half-year contract, resigned from his post to be with his wife, who is ill following recent surgery.

Hot spot
New Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira puts his players through their paces at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Tuesday during his first training camp since his appointment. Bafana play against Chad in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 24.

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