The M&G takes a tour of Soccer City with the stadium project director Bob van Bebber. He offers insight into the unique calabash-type design and explains why this architectural inspiration was chosen.
With the World Cup around the corner, Sowetan residents are finding ways to make the most of tourism activity in the populous township. Many residents are upgrading their Bed and Breakfasts while others plan to rent their homes temporarily during the world cup. The M&G takes a tour.
With the World Cup fast approaching, the M&G takes a look at the progress of each of the host stadiums. Overall we're impressed; architecturally unique, it seems most of the stadiums are nearly ready to go.
Thulani Ngcobo has been voted SA's number one soccer fan. As the winner of MTN's Last Fan Standing competition, he will attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most matches watched in one Soccer World Cup. Read M&G's sport editor Phathisani Moyo's article about the battle for the number one fan spot here.
Alfred Baloyi founded the crazy makarapa hat in 1979. The M&G visited Baloyi at his home where he makes the hand-cut and hand painted hard hats. With the Soccer World Cup around the corner Baloyi shares his hopes about how he will benefit as thousands of soccer fans pick up on the makarapa craze.
