The <i>M&G</i> takes to the streets to find out what the public expects from the World Cup semifinals.
Soccer journalist Mark Gleeson speaks to the <i>M&G</i> about the upcoming semifinals. Will there be more surprises to come?
Twenty two-year-old sports reporter Sowda is a refugee from the war in Somalia, and lives in Mayfair, Johannesburg, having fled her country after threats from extremists who believe women should not be journalists. She shares her concerns about the possibility of renewed xenophobia attacks after the World Cup.
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema has faced a number of challenges to his leadership in various provinces. Now he has lost the first round in a rebellion in his own province — from one of his former close friends.
Fans at Soccer City stadium react following the nail-biting match between Uruguay and Ghana, which saw Africa’s last World Cup hope kicked out of the tournament in a close penalty shoot-out.
Jackie Selebi was convicted of corruption on July 2 2010. We speak to investigative journalist Adriaan Basson following the verdict.
The “Clay Oven” informal settlement in Paulshof, Rivonia, home to both South Africans and foreign nationals, went up in flames on the 28th of June 2010. Residents say the police intentionally started the blaze following a call a few days earlier for them to evict the area.
Barbara is one of thousands of women hoping to make their fortune during the World Cup. Working as a sex worker, she sees the soccer showcase as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capitalise on foreigners visiting the country.
A special group of actors are causing a stir on local metrorail trains with a series of skits relating to social issues. Presented by the National Working Group on Sexual Offences, the Shukumisa campaign aims to call the system and civil society into account with regards to sexual violence.
The Guardian.co.uk presents this video of football correspondent Kevin McCarra speaking to fans in Bloemfontein after England’s crushing defeat to Germany.