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Create your own virtual makaraba

Now, the entire globe can embrace the 2010 FIFA World Cup in true South African style with the latest creative Makaraba Facebook application from South African Tourism. On the application, fanatics create their own makaraba using plastic hardhats traditionally...

Published 11 Mar 2010 16:59 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, makarapa, Facebook, Create
Collen Ndlovu wins SA FIFA Interactive World Cup qualifier

Collen Ndlovu has won the Live Qualifier Event in Johannesburg, South Africa and secured his place in the FIFA Interactive World Cup Grand Final 2010. A record number of entries of 466 contestants of all ages and backgrounds made their way into Cresta...

Published 10 Mar 2010 17:17 by Shine2010

Filed under: South Africa, FIFA Interactive World Cup, Qualifier
INTERPOL shows confidence in security plans for the 2010 World Cup

The South African Police Service (SAPS) presented the South African government's security plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the police representatives and chiefs of security of the participating countries during a two-day workshop held on 4-5 March...

Published 5 Mar 2010 19:13 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, Security, Police, Interpol
Tourism industry to cash in on 2010

The South African tourism industry is standing in wait to cash in on the 2010 FIFA World Cup which will be held for the first time in Africa. Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said the tournament, which kicks off in less than 100 days, would help...

Published 5 Mar 2010 15:13 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, Tourism, Cash in
District 9 and Die Antwoord open world’s eyes to SA pop culture

We all know what possibilities and impetus the World Cup brings for such important sectors as tourism and construction, but less has been said about what it may do for the country's creative community . Perhaps this is because the country's artists...

Published 3 Mar 2010 10:52 by Shine2010

Filed under: World Cup, South Africa, District 9, Die Antwoord
Six years down, 100 days to go

By Stuart Alderson-Smith With only 100 days left to go until kick off of the biggest sporting event to ever come to Africa, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it might be worth taking a couple of minutes to consider just how far we as a nation have come. With the...

Published 1 Mar 2010 13:06 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, transport, Airports, 100 days, Accomodation
2010 Soccer World Cup – Judge South Africa on its record

By Gugulethu Maqetuka Recent comments about safety concerns regarding the 2010 Soccer World Cup in South Africa, attributed to world sporting luminaries such as Brazilian soccer legend, Pele and Uli Hoeness, president of Bayern Munich in Germany, cannot...

Published 11 Feb 2010 16:02 by Shine2010

Filed under: World Cup, South Africa, soccer, Security, crime, Record
FIFA’s media demands leave a bad taste

By Michael Williams FIFA have been accused of being a bit heavy-handed at times, but given the money and deadlines involved in organising an event of the magnitude of the World Cup , most people have been willing to turn a blind eye. Yes, it's a trifle...

Published 2 Feb 2010 10:22 by Shine2010

Filed under: FIFA, World Cup, South Africa, Bullying, Media, Press, Freedom
Danny Jordaan "extremely delighted" with nearly 2 million 2010 World Cup ticket sales

By Stuart Alderson-Smith At the end of the third ticketing phase for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA Ticketing Sub-Committee have announced that two thirds of the available tickets have been sold. With two phases...

Published 27 Jan 2010 21:42 by Shine2010

Filed under: FIFA, 2010 World Cup, South Africa, tickets, Progress
How will Africa fare at Africa's World Cup?

By Andreas Koshiaris Edison Arantes do Nascimento, or better known as Pele, is arguably the greatest football player to have lived. While his skills and goal-scoring feats will forever be remembered he has erred in making various predictions specifically...

Published 27 Jan 2010 12:27 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Progressing, Ivory Coast
Public sentiment ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup remains high in South Africa

Public opinion towards staging the 2010 FIFA World Cup remains overwhelmingly positive in South Africa, according to latest market research conducted on FIFA's behalf. The findings from the fourth instalment of a six-wave survey suggest a strong emotional...

Published 27 Jan 2010 11:46 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, Public, Sentiment
Maradona dismisses 2010 World Cup security concerns

Argentinean national coach Diego Maradona has dismissed security concerns ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and encouraged fans to come to South Africa for the tournament. Speaking at SAFA House in Johannesburg yesterday, where he met with...

Published 22 Jan 2010 9:33 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, Security, Argentina, Diego, Maradona
Bafana Bafana –The locals get a look-in

By Andreas Koshiaris The door has been closed on a very turbulent year for Bafana Bafana. Relieving Joel Santana of his duties as coach, the Confederations Cup and the rehiring of Carlos Alberto Parreira all played out in 2009. 2010 brings a new challenge...

Published 19 Jan 2010 12:25 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, Bafana, Midfielders, Strikers, Goalkeepers. Defenders
A South African flavoured World Cup will need South African ingredients

By Michael Williams I spent a great day at the Wanderers this Saturday, watching the South African cricket team rout England in a most satisfying fashion. And while cricket and soccer are two entirely different spectacles, the experience did ignite some...

Published 18 Jan 2010 13:00 by Shine2010

Filed under: World Cup, South Africa, Vuvuzelas, Live sports, Makarabas
"South Africa is not Angola" - LOC

President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to the government and people of Togo following the deadly ambush on that country's football team in Angola. Zuma has further dismissed speculation that the Angolan incident had any bearing on the 2010...

Published 11 Jan 2010 11:21 by Shine2010

Filed under: South Africa, LOC, Jacob Zuma, Angolam 2010 FIFA World Cup, Togo

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