2010 Fifa World Cup
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Vusi Mahlasela has never stopped singing for change
South Africa’s most beloved troubadour on new music, staying rooted in Mamelodi and why peace is worth singing about
Three decades on: Assessing South Africa’s Progress since 1994
The democratic breakthrough of 1994 stands as one of the most significant political achievements of the modern era. Against the odds, South Africa chose negotiation over civil…
Former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula dies after long illness
Magashula resigned in 2013 after an investigative report found that he had acted improperly during a recruitment process
Panday’s close family bailed as World Cup case heads to high court
The R47-million corruption matter that long compromised the police and prosecution services in KwaZulu-Natal is set down for pre-trial on 21 May
Panday indictment for Fifa fraud becomes a family affair
The Durban businessman’s family members will be arrested and will be back in the dock in May along with former KwaZulu-Natal cops.
Between dark and light was Maradona
The life of Diego Armando Maradona, who died this week, will always remind us that the smell of shit is as important as the perfume of flowers, writes Niren Tolsi
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
Fifa must withdraw bribery allegations – Mbalula
Following the banning of three former Safa officials on Monday, Fifa this week claimed that South Africa must repay over millions of rands in bribes.
SA football to face Fifa bribery charges
The international football association claims it received a bribe from South Africa ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Fifa makes first public statement about SA’s alleged World Cup bribe
Fighting back, Fifa has blamed its woes on corrupt ex-officials and a $10-million payoff from South Africa.
More sex during SA’s World Cup meant more boys nine months on
More male babies were born in South Africa nine months after the country hosted the 2010 World Cup. There’s science behind it.
Fifa $10-million – it looks, smells and tastes like a bribe
Stefaans Brümmer examines the evidence that the South Africa payment to Jack Warner was corrupt.
Nine things you need to know about the Fifa scandal
From the bribes to the denials, Sarah Evans rounds up the Fifa corruption scandal.
Hawks opt not to swoop on Fifa bribe allegations
The Hawks have declared that they are not formally investigating Safa or Jordaan over allegations that a $10-million bribe was paid to Fifa.
Fifa, Blatter and Africa: A special relationship
Peter Alegi, researcher in African football culture offers possible reasons for Africa’s loyalty to, and support for, outgoing Fifa boss Sepp Blatter.