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The South African World Cup Football team is surrounded by fans as they ride atop a double decker bus during the Bafana Bafana Parade on June 9, 2010 in Sandton, South Africa.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

World Cup review, Part II: The trials of group A and Bafana’s lasting legacy

With a world-class gauntlet laid out in front of them, could South Africa make an expectant nation proud?

Bafana wants to be top dog in Africa

Bafana Bafana is negotiating to tour South America in June, intended to improve the country’s world rankings ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Mosimane starts Bafana reign in winning style

Dawn of the Jingles era

The era of Pitso Mosimane appears ready to break Carlos Alberto Parreira’s conservative mould.

The future looks yellow

Carlos Alberto Parreira has been moving swiftly to put his spin on the national side’s performance, seeking to establish a positive legacy.

Long and winding road ahead

Long and winding road ahead

Whatever you make of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup performance the team still has a lot of work to do, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

Long and winding road ahead

What now for Bafana?

While Safa is silent on Carlos Alberto Parreira’s replacement after the Soccer World Cup, the smart money is on his assistant, Pitso Mosimane.

Parreira: I’m proud of my team

Parreira: I’m proud of my team

The dream of so many South Africans ended in an emotionally charged farewell for Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira on Tuesday.

Struggling Bafana look on the bright side

Struggling Bafana look on the bright side

South Africa offered a smiling face on Friday as they prepared for a must-win World Cup clash against fellow strugglers France.

Furious Bafana coach slams referee

Furious Bafana coach slams referee

The blood of Bafana Bafana fans must have run as cold as the Pretoria air on Wednesday night after South Africa lost 3-0 to Uruguay.

2010 diary: All out attack

2010 diary: All out attack

Carlos Alberto Parreira is promising all out attack from Bafana Bafana against Uruguay – truth is, he really has no other option.

Bafana chase vital win on Youth Day

Bafana chase vital win on Youth Day

On the anniversary of the Soweto uprising, World Cup hosts South Africa will try to capture an emotional and much-needed triumph.

Parreira: Draw a ‘fair result’

Parreira: Draw a ‘fair result’

Bafana Bafana came tantalisingly close to giving South Africa the mother of all hangovers after a 1-1 draw with Mexico on Friday evening.

Parreira’s African pride

Parreira’s African pride

Just how far can the family man from Brazil with a simple footballing philosophy take our boys? <b>Niren Tolsi</b> reports.

2010 diary: Putting on a brave face

2010 diary: Putting on a brave face

SA coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has put on a brave face over distractions his team has had to face in the last few days, writes <b>Mark Gleeson</b>.

It’s war

It’s war, says Parreira

Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has "declared war" on Mexico, on the eve of their historic 2010 World Cup opening game at Soccer City.

African challengers face steep World Cup obstacles

A second round at the first World Cup in Africa without a team from the continent is too ghastly a thought to contemplate.

Rejuvenated SA and Mexico are the teams to beat

Rejuvenated SA and Mexico are the teams to beat

SA’s improvement over the last six months, Mexico’s new-found self belief and France’s erratic build-up will make Group A one of the closest fought.

Players praise Parreira for Bafana turnaround

Players praise Parreira for Bafana turnaround

In just seven months back in charge of Bafana, coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has turned the dispirited side around.

SAHRC keeps eye on xenophobia reports

Cabinet sets up team to foil xenophobic attacks

Cabinet spent time this week worrying about the damage done if service delivery protests or xenophobic attacks take place during the Soccer World Cup.

Benni axed from World Cup squad

Benni axed from World Cup squad

Benni McCarthy has been chopped from the final Bafana Bafana squad that will represent South Africa at the Soccer World Cup.