At root, Fifa wants to protect its mega-revenue flow of selling live broadcast rights to TV networks, writes <b>Guy Berger</b>.
SA intelligence authorities were on Wednesday still trying to verify the accuracy of reports detailing an alleged plot to attack the World Cup.
Playing in the World Cup finals is not about money, and Bafana Bafana will be playing for pride when they open the soccer showpiece against Mexico.
Michael Essien’s importance to Ghana cannot be underestimated, leaving the Black Stars on edge as they await a decision on his fitness.
South Africa expects 300 000 visitors for the Soccer World Cup next month, down from an initial forecast of 450 000.
The man accused of plotting to attack the Soccer World Cup claims he had merely sketched notes for the idea, but the plans had not got off the page.
The king of South Africa’s makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand.
Authorities are asking foreign fans to join South Africans in saving electricity during the Soccer World Cup to avoid power cuts.
The <i>M&G</i>’s <b>Karabo Keepile</b> chats to Street traders Silas and Samuel Muzumbi about the World Cup.
After years of doubt, soul-searching and criticism, SA stands on the threshold of a unique World Cup that looks likely to confound the pessimists.
Nelson Mandela, home advantage and vuvuzelas are among the elements South Africa hope will help avoid the shame of a first-round World Cup exit.
Security forces paraded their World Cup arsenal on Monday, hoping to reassure fans SA will be safe during football’s premier event.
SA coach Carlos Alberto Parreira hailed the significant improvement in his team’s form after they thrashed Thailand 4-0.
Eskom on Monday acknowledged that it was likely to come under "additional pressure" during the Soccer World Cup.
Germany captain Michael Ballack has been forced out of the Soccer World Cup due to an ankle injury which has sidelined him for two months.
Acsa insisted on Monday that its security was up to standard after claims that prohibited items had been taken on board aircrafts at various airports.
Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira was a happy man on Sunday after Bafana Bafana hammered Thailand 4-0 at the new Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
Katlego Mphela hopes to get back on the goal trail when South Africa launch their final World Cup countdown on Sunday against Thailand in Nelspruit.
“I don’t think it was made for a South African audience,” was one broadcaster’s response to the co-producer of the film critical of the World Cup.
North Koreans must have relished the prospect of a rare glimpse of life on the outside and the chance to watch their team play in the World Cup.
The <i>M&G</i>’s <b>Niren Tolsi</b> chats to Andile Bhekizulu about the World Cup, a 22-year-old bricklayer working on Durban’s beachfront.
The <i>M&G</i>’s <b>Niren Tolsi</b> speaks to Durban municipal manager Mike Sutcliffe about his expectations for the World Cup.
We look at SA’s major 2010 host cities with information on where to stay, eat and play. First up is Durban, the home of sugar cane and surfers.
The suspension of two senior Safa executives will not affect Bafana Bafana’s World Cup preparations, Safa CEO Leslie Sedibe said on Thursday.
Fabio Capello will be glad if he gets to Sunday without suffering any further setbacks to England’s preparations for the World Cup in South Africa.
SA police do not know of any terrorism threats to the Soccer World Cup, police chief General Bheki Cele said on Thursday.
South Africa on Wednesday added Israel-based defender Bevan Fransman to a preliminary Soccer World Cup squad they named last month.
Hawkers protested outside Safa House in Soweto on Wednesday, saying they were struggling to survive after being evicted from around Soccer City.
Bafana Bafana were boosted on Wednesday when Benni McCarthy jetted in early to join the national team in camp to prepare for the Soccer World Cup.
The World Cup’s message is this: football is a vehicle of harmony, uniting nations under the banner of sport. What if the truth were not so pretty?.
There was no place for Ronaldinho or Adriano in Brazil coach Dunga’s 23-man squad for the World Cup, which was announced on Tuesday.
Danny Jordaan says the Soccer World Cup is in good financial shape even though Fifa handed the LOC an extra $100-million recently.