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Soccer World Cup

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/ 11 February 2010

Blatter slams ‘anti-Africa’ World Cup critics

Fifa president Joseph Blatter has lashed out at critics of South Africa’s ability to host this year’s World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
‘I thrive on the pressure’
Article
/ 11 February 2010

‘I thrive on the pressure’

The <em>Mail & Guardian</em> caught up with referee Jerome Damon, who will be officiating at the Soccer World Cup, to find out what makes him tick.

By Ryan Hoffmann
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/ 10 February 2010

Alleged ‘e.tv criminal’ may be schizophrenic, court told

A man who allegedly told an e.tv programme he would "rob and kill" tourists during the World Cup may be schizophrenic, a court heard on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 February 2010

‘Vuvuzelas not instruments of war’

Foreign football fans can rest assured that the vuvuzela is not an instrument of war, Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa said on Tuesday.

By Ben Maclennan
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/ 6 February 2010

Nigeria sack coach with World Cup looming

Nigeria have sacked coach Shaibu Amodu following their third-place finish at the African Nations Cup and have begun the search to replace him.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 1 February 2010

With world domination, no one does it like Fifa

If I was a mascot I know who I’d want to be: Zakumi, the green-haired leopard for the Soccer World Cup in South Africa.

By Verashni Pillay
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/ 30 January 2010

Els downplays World Cup safety fears

Concerns over safety at the Soccer World Cup in South Africa have been overplayed, according to former world number one golfer Ernie Els.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 January 2010

Media groups voice concern over Fifa restrictions

The SA media’s concerns about Fifa restrictions on coverage of the World Cup have gone unheeded by Fifa for two years, Sanef’s Raymond Louw says.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 January 2010

Fifa’s World Cup media rules challenged

Three of SA’s media houses have sent a submission to Fifa saying conditions it is imposing on journalists during the World Cup are unconstitutional.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 January 2010

Back in business

Bafana Bafana’s 3-0 win against Zimbabwe was a flattering result, writes Niren Tolsi.

By Niren Tolsi
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/ 28 January 2010

Fifa slams World Cup critics

World Cup organisers said on Wednesday they were very happy with ticket sales for June’s soccer spectacular and slammed alarmist foreign reports.

By Gordon Bell
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/ 27 January 2010

Zuma dismisses fears over World Cup security

President Jacob Zuma has dismissed fears of any attack at the Soccer World Cup, promising South Africa would host a safe competition.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 27 January 2010

SA seeks to allay crime fears ahead of World Cup

South African Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa on Tuesday sought to allay fears about crime in the country during the Soccer World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 January 2010

English soccer hooligans barred from travelling to SA

British authorities on Tuesday outlined plans to prevent more than 3&nbsp;000 fans with a record of hooliganism from travelling to the World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 January 2010

Bafana’s 2010 countdown under way

Expectations will be high when hosts Bafana launch their 2010 World Cup countdown with a friendly against neighbours Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

By Allan Williams
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/ 26 January 2010

Cape Town weathers recession, readies for World Cup

South Africa’s top holiday destination Cape Town weathered a post-recession summer with fewer tourists, but is gearing up to bounce back in 2010.

By Justine Gerardy
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/ 25 January 2010

Jo’burg cops ready to tackle 2010 crime

After 235 arrests during an anti-crime operation on the weekend, Johannesburg police are confident they can tackle crime during the 2010 World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 January 2010

e.tv case postponed pending mediation

The case against two e.tv journalists subpoenaed by police was postponed indefinitely in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 January 2010

e.tv reporters hauled into court

The two e.tv journalists subpoenaed by police will appear in court on Monday morning, a spokesperson said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 January 2010

Green Point stadium hosts first event

The Soccer World Cup stadium in South Africa’s top tourist destination hosted its first football match on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 January 2010

World Cup boosts Africa tourism

The Soccer World Cup and the "Obama effect" of a US president of African heritage has sparked a surge in interest in Africa as a tourist destination.

By Denholm Barnetson
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/ 23 January 2010

FXI calls for review of disclosure laws

The FXI intends urgently asking the Law Reform Commission to review laws compelling journalists to disclose confidential sources.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 January 2010

e.tv’s self-confessed criminal gets court date

One of the criminals who threatened to target the Soccer World Cup in an eNews interview was expected to appear in court on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 22 January 2010

World Cup scramble for Africa fizzles out

Football’s ruling body, SA organisers and tourist chiefs had hoped the first World Cup on African soil would result in a huge influx of visitors.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 January 2010

One fan to rule them

Asked how he felt after he was dethroned as the number one Kaizer Chiefs supporter, Freddy “Saddam” Maake said: “I don’t want to be another Mugabe".

By Phathisani Moyo
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/ 21 January 2010

Foreign investment in SA to rise in 2010

The JSE expects a strong 2010 as foreigners continue to invest confidence in Africa’s biggest economy ahead of the Soccer World Cup.

By Serena Chaudhry
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/ 20 January 2010

Subpoena storm: ANC takes aim at e.tv

The ANC wants e.tv to help police arrest the criminals who threatened to rob World Cup tourists during interviews broadcast by the station recently.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 January 2010

Subpoenas slammed after World Cup storm

E.tv has declined to reveal how it will respond to subpoenas after airing interviews with criminals planning to target the World Cup.

By Sapa Afp, I Net Bridge, Sapa Author and Mail Guardian Online Reporter
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/ 18 January 2010

Cops hunt men who threatened World Cup fans on TV

Police are hunting two men whose threats on a television programme to kill and rob fans at June’s Soccer World Cup have alarmed authorities.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 January 2010

Sale of 2010 Cup tickets to be simplified

The 2010 Cup organising committee confirmed on Monday that moves are afoot to change the way tickets are sold in order to accommodate local fans.

By Sapa Afp, Sapa Author and Staff Reporter
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/ 15 January 2010

From SOS to VIP

Ermelo has come up with an innovative solution to ease the trauma of crime-hit tourists

By Sello S Alcock
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/ 12 January 2010

Serbian team says Benoni hotel a ‘decrepit dump’

The hotel offered to the Serbian team for the Soccer World Cup is a "decrepit dump," the Belgrade daily <i>Press</i> said on Tuesday.

By Sapa-DPA, Sapa Author and Mail Guardian Online Reporter
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