Danny Jordaan: The dream sours
In this second of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the fall of Danny Jordaan, previously lauded as the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa
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Tracking the amiable Mr Jordaan
In this, the first of a two-part series, Luke Alfred looks at the rise of Danny Jordaan, the champion of football in post-apartheid South Africa
Noko quits as North West prosecutions head after hearing she was to face an inquiry
The resignation of the North West director of public prosecutions comes as Panday goes to trial and Booysen sues the state
Editorial: Let’s inspire the world … again
South Africa was the first to welcome the World Cup to our beautiful continent. In these troubled Covid-19 times it’s worth reminding ourselves of that achievement.
10 years on: The legacy of the 2010 World Cup
In the first part of our new series, we take a look at the goal that has played on loop in our heads and on TV channels for the last decade
Bayern Munich hand Ribery ‘heavy fine’ for angry Tweetstorm
The punishment comes after Ribery lashed out at critics in a string of angry posts on Twitter and Instagram on Saturday
Tainted officials get new jobs
Ekurhuleni has reappointed two senior officials who have been implicated in corrupt World Cup deals
Jordaan re-elected SAFA president
Danny Jordaan received 234 of 246 votes at the meeting in Johannesburg, SAFA said
Suspended KZN police commissioner loses bid to be reinstated
KZN police commissioner Mmamonnye Ngobeni has been suspended for almost two years over allegations she had a "cosy relationship" with Thoshan Panday
A letter to my Xhosa fathers and brothers
"I am a Xhosa woman who is raising a Xhosa boy. If this is your manhood, madoda, keep it. Your priorities are very skewed".
Regulators must show their teeth
Statutory bodies have to redeem themselves given that so many executives walk away from scandals
World Cup probe dogs Mojapelo
He quit during a probe and red flags were raised when he was rehired by Ekurhuleni
World Cup stadium construction cartel gets its comeuppance
Those construction firms that did not accept culpability and settle when accused of collusive tendering now face an unforgiving Competition Tribunal.
Red card for film that glorifies Fifa
We sit through the "cringeworthy, self-aggrandising" Fifa-funded film "United Passions", so you won’t have to.
No evidence of SA’s Fifa $10m in Trinidad
Putting money into a football centre, expecting to develop the sport, would have represented a staggering lack of due diligence about its destination.
Was World Cup 2010 worth it?
Five years on, experts weigh up the true value of South Africa hosting the scandal-plagued football World Cup tournament.
The global web of Fifa’s corruption allegations
Your interactive map to all the alleged players in Fifa’s corruption scandal, from Australia and South Africa to Germany and the Cayman Islands.
Uruguay striker Forlan retires from international football
"It was a very difficult decision, having worn the Uruguay shirt for so many years, more than I could have dreamed of," the 35-year-old striker said.
Vavi: SA must unearth soccer ‘diamonds’
South Africa has not made the most of hosting the 2010 Fifa World Cup to develop world-class soccer players, says Cosatu leader Zwelinzima Vavi.
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Spotlight on SA’s World Cup with match-fixing claims
Safa has confirmed that Fifa will look into allegations that international friendlies in South Africa had been fixed ahead of the 2010 World Cup.
‘We have raised the bar, and now we must rise to meet it’
The lessons learned from organising a successful World Cup must serve as a template for better delivery, President Jacob Zuma says.
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Spain, Netherlands fined over World Cup final
Spain have been fined 10 000 Swiss francs and The Netherlands 15 000 Swiss francs for their behaviour in last month’s World Cup final.
Life after the World Cup for Tshabalala’s boots
The boots that Siphiwe Tshabalala used to score the first goal of the Soccer World Cup will become part of an "historical monument".
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Watchdogs tackle World Cup ticket splurge
Government officials who bought Soccer World Cup tickets using the state purse could face fines or imprisonment.
World celebrates with Madiba
Nelson Mandela celebrates his 92nd birthday on Sunday, just one week after the World Cup showed off the successes of democratic South Africa.
Cosatu: Let’s build on World Cup success
The Congress of South African Trade Unions hopes to rope all sectors of society into maintaining the standards set during the Soccer World Cup.
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Gauteng spent R4m on World Cup tickets
The Gauteng province spent R4-million on 4613 World Cup tickets — mostly for deserving residents, premier Nomvula Mokonyane said on Wednesday.
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World Cup: Minister praises transport operators
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele on Wednesday saluted transport operators for "rising to challenges" during the Soccer World Cup.
Cops aim to maintain security efforts after World Cup
The police will keep up security in the country after the Soccer World Cup, national police commissioner General Bheki Cele said on Wednesday.
No regrets, says World Cup final ref Webb
Soccer World Cup final referee Howard Webb arrived home in England on Tuesday insisting he had done a tough job in difficult circumstances.
SA turns attention to Olympic Games
South Africa is to put in an official bid for the 2020 Olympic Games, Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy announced on Tuesday.
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‘The World Cup crisis that was(n’t)’
It’s one thing for South Africa to host a secure Soccer World Cup, but quite another to deal with the fundamental causes of crime in the country.