2010 World Cup
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The current squad stands out as one of the most impressive in recent memory. Its strength draws heavily from the domestic powerhouse clubs
Prosperity agenda: What SA needs to reach top 10
History shows that when South Africans unite behind a shared national mission, extraordinary outcomes become possible. Our country has enormous potential but unlocking it…
South Africa’s G20 coup de grâce
By the summit’s end, Ramaphosa emerged with an elevated global profile
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
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