Italy face Slovakia in their final Group F match on Thursday playing for their Soccer World Cup survival as they face the shame of a first round exit.

Portugal routed North Korea 7-0 in the Soccer World Cup on Monday while Spain bounced back from a shock opening defeat to ease past Honduras.

While both Spain and Honduras had their disappointments in their showdown on Monday, fans loving the South African experience were the real winners.

The Johannesburg-based franchise has hit rock bottom. Andy Capostagno wonders if anyone believes things can improve.

The Oxford Dictionary defines an Indian summer as a belated period of warm, sunny weather that materialises long after expected.

There was little spark at Ellis Park as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates labouredto a goalless draw on Wednesday night.

Skills and contractor shortages are major obstacles to the upgrading of road infrastructure in Johannesburg, the South African National Roads Agency said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Ismail Essa said as the upgrading projects advanced, the challenges would be greater.