Category Archives: South Africa

Soccer City: Hallowed ground for South Africans

Posted on July 7, 2010 by matt kinnear

By DAVID CRARY, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — Built on the edge of Soweto, Soccer City stadium will be the grand stage for Sunday’s World Cup final. For many South Africans, though, the site has been hallowed ground for two decades … Continue reading →

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High-Five for the World Cup, South Africa

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Erin McCracken

You can always count on Funny or Die to make fun of pop culture. What could be better than using a music montage to highlight the World Cup? Adding some high-fives? Done. Including cameos from South African school children, Shakira, … Continue reading →

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A look at Tuesday’s matches

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Four matches were played Tuesday, and when the dust settled, four teams advanced to the knockout round (Uruguay, Mexico, Argentina and South Korea) and four others were eliminated (France, South Africa, Greece and Nigeria). Uruguay, a two-time World Cup winner … Continue reading →

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MOVING DAY! What to watch Tuesday

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Lyzz Jones

Moving Day arrives Tuesday at the World Cup, and it could be a Latin American fiesta. Argentina, Mexico and Uruguay need only draws in their final opening-round matches to advance. The Mexicans and Uruguayans meet in Rustenberg (10 a.m.), so … Continue reading →

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A look at Wednesday’s matches

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Sherry Coons

At the final whistle following Switzerland’s stunning 1-0 win over Spain, goal scorer Gelson Fernandes fell to his knees and raised both arms to the sky. The entire team then went to the small section of Swiss fans in the … Continue reading →

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Soccer ball could light up developing countries

Posted on June 14, 2010 by matt kinnear

This ball you see? It’s not the Jabulani, it’s called sOccket, and its developers think it can shed some light in developing nations. It’s a plug-in soccer ball that captures energy during play and stores the juice for later use … Continue reading →

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The air up there

Posted on June 14, 2010 by matt goul

Ghana’s 1-0 victory against Serbia could easily be chalked up as a home-continent advantage. However, such an assertion would be foolish. A key issue has been made of altitude levels at this year’s World Cup. It’s a factor unlike any … Continue reading →

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Breaking down the Bafana’s first game

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Lyzz Jones

The kiddos taking in the South Africa-Mexico game. My son came in my room this morning at 9:30 (we’ve been sleeping in since school has let out) and said loudly, “Mom! Get up – the first game is almost on!!” … Continue reading →

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What’s that annoying noise?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Brad Jennings

This is a vuvuzela: So is this: And this: And all of these: A vuvuzela is a long plastic horn. It will be a must-have “musical” accessory for fans attending World Cup matches this month. You’ll recognize its loud, low … Continue reading →

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Moment in the sun

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Brad Jennings

With the start of the World Cup fewer than three days away, some South African youngsters showed off their goal-scoring celebration skills Tuesday on a dusty pitch next to the New Zealand team training venue at Sinaba Stadium in Johannesburg, … Continue reading →

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