The cost of a World Cup Hosting the World Cup will cost South Africa more than it had initially anticipated. Added to the effects of the global crisis, the country is ... nevertheless hoping the competition will stimulate sectors of its economy.
Europe gatecrashes World Cup semi-finals A tournament all about Africa, which was dominated by South American teams until now, could well end up with an all-European final. ...
Time for tourism off the pitch Tourists have flocked to South Africa to see the World Cup games, but stadiums are not the only sites they're seeing. The South African tourism ... industry has got a much-needed boost from the tournament.
Four more for rampant Germany Argentina could not stop the German juggernaut in Cape Town, writes Gregory Mthembu-Salter. With Spain's win over Paraguay, Africa's first World ... Cup may produce an all-European final.
Ghana’s grace in moment of defeat Ghana fail to reach semis as fortunate Uruguay survive astonishing conclusion of quarterfinal thriller ...
Ghana seek to make World Cup history Jacob Zuma tells South African fans to be the Black Stars' 12th man tonight as the last African team in the competition take on Uruguay for a ... place in the semi-finals.
China the master stadium builder With poor infrastructure posing an obstacle to continental sport, many African countries have turned to China for help in the last few decades. ... This co-operation is not without its pitfalls.
Morocco: the pain of missing out There was heartbreak in Morocco in 2004 when FIFA announced that South Africa had won the bid to host Africa's first ever World Cup in 2010. ... Now the country plans to launch a bid to host the African Cup of Nations in 2016.
“We made the country proud,” says Bafana keeper The hosts showed they could compete with the best in the world, South African goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs tells The Africa Report. ...
Villa and Ronaldo key in World Cup’s first Iberian clash Spain meet Portugal for the very first time at the World Cup in Tuesday's second round evening game. With some of the world's best on display, ... it should be a fascinating derby.