We catch up with Italy and Slovakia fans outside Ellis Park stadium on Thursday June 24 2010 following the reigning world champions’ 2-3 loss to Slovakia.
The Guardian presents this story out of Cape Town’s Blikkiesdorp township – a ‘temporary relocation area’ set up in 2008. Here they host the poor people’s world cup, a soccer tournament for local youth. Residents say they have been removed from the area they used to live, near Greenpoint Stadium.
The Guardian presents this idiot’s guide to the vuvuzela with the help of South African musician and vuvuzela orchestra member Samora Ntsebeza. He demonstrates how to get clean sound, and shows off a couple of popular World Cup chants.
The vibe at Soweto’s Sakumzi’s pub was energised and positive as fans of all nationalities cheered alongside locals and celebrated Bafana’s 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday June 22 2010.
We chat to Spain and Honduras fans following Spain’s 2-0 win at Ellis Park stadium, Monday June 22 2010.
Football journalist Mark Gleeson shares his thoughts and match predictions from Bloemfontein ahead of the much-anticipated clash between South Africa and France on Tuesday.
We watch Bafana’s match against Uruguay at the Radium Beerhall, one of Jo’burg’s oldest pubs. Eager fans share their thoughts ahead of the match and their disappointment following the 3-0 loss.
As part of our <a href="http://www.mg.co.za/3city">Three City Tour series</a>, we explore the busy city’s nightlife, from local pubs and funky hangouts to upmarket jazz bars.
The sounds of vuvuzelas and hooting cars flooded SA at noon on Wednesday as fans did their best to show their support for Bafana Bafana and soccer fever reached new highs. There is no denying — the World Cup is here.
In a city where sun and surf are king, the Surf n Dreams backpackers in Morningside, Durban, is a great option for the budget traveler. This is one of many guides to Joburg, Cape Town and Durban in our <a href="http://www.mg.co.za/3city">Three City Tour series</a>.