The ‘Science of Soccer’, a uniquely South African collection of exhibitions commissioned by the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in 2008 and launched on last month by the Minister of Science and Technology, the Honourable Minister Naledi Pandor, officially opened today. The ‘Science of Soccer’ exhibition running from May 2010 – January 2011 and will be complemented by a full programme of activities throughout the World Cup period (June – July 2011). Sci-Bono’s aim is to use the hype of the World Cup as an opportunity to engage school learners, teachers and the general public in an innovative education programme that reveals... Continue Reading
By Janine Erasmus –JOHANNESBURG – Soweto came to a standstill on 10 June, the eve of the greatest sporting event Africa has ever hosted. The 2010 Fifa World Cup Kickoff Concert, held at Soweto’s Orlando stadium, showcased not only the talents of African and international musicians, but also the pervading spirit of unity, goodwill and excitement. In a stadium packed to capacity, 30 000 football supporters, in true Rainbow Nation style, braved the winter chill to show their support for the country and the long-awaited event. The stadium was awash with flags, most of them South African, and the green... Continue Reading
By Gretchen L. Wilson -NEW YORK – While South Africa celebrates the World Cup Friday, a rumor is sweeping the country: When the soccer ends, a war on foreigners and the poor will begin. When the first whistle blows in the opening match of the World Cup Friday, think of Abdirahman Nuur Jilley, who will be watching at a friend’s house, wearing the yellow jersey of Bafana Bafana, the national team of his adopted country. Jilley was born in Somalia 22 years ago, but fled the war-torn country as a teenager to settle in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Jilley calls... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwangendaba – Johannesburg, – Condolences to the Mandela family continue to pour following the loss of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s grand-child, Zenani. In their latest condolence to the Mandela family, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) said today that it is saddened to learn of the untimely death of Zenani Mandela, who was killed in a car accident last night. Zenani Mandela (13 years old) is the great-grand-daughter of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratic President. “On behalf of everyone at the Organising Committee, I would like to express my condolences to... Continue Reading
JOHANNESBURG – The 2010 World Cup got underway on Friday with hosts South Africa taking the lead before having to settle for a draw against Mexico The host nation took the lead at Soccer City in front of 84,000 in the opening game of the World Cup, with Siphiwe Tshabalala scoring the opening goal of the game – and of the tournament. Mexico had been the better side in the first half, with Arsenal striker Carlos Vela having a well worked goal ruled out for offside. After the interval, Bafana Bafana got more into the game and were rewarded when... Continue Reading
