Orlando stadium

Government preparations for the World Cup

We have rounded up a few facts about South Africa's preparations to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup. 

Not clear if Madiba would attend closing ceremony

It will only be clear on the day, if former President Nelson Mandela might or might not be attending the closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.

Mandela will not attend Opening Ceremony

Former President Nelson Mandela will not attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup this afternoon. 

Big names get ready for FIFA concert

Organisers of the FIFA pre-kickoff celebration concert, taking place at Orlando Stadium on Thursday, have promised the ceremony will be nothing short of the party of the decade.

FIFA concert to go ahead despite boycott threats

The Local Organising Committee and FIFA say the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert to precede this year’s opening of the World Cup will go ahead as planned.

Stadiums ready for crucial test

South Africa’s iconic stadiums that have been built for the FIFA World Cup have been declared ready for the tournament. This as the country embarks on a final countdown to kick-off.

Bafana draws against Bulgaria

Bafana Bafana drew 1-1 against 39th ranked Bulgaria last night at the Orlando Stadium.

Bafana’s winning hopes against Bulgaria

Bafana Bafana will be hoping to continue their winning spree when they take on Bulgaria at Orlando Stadium tonight.

Stage set for World Cup kick-off celebration concert

FIFA and Control Room, a leading producer of global music events, today announced the final line-up of African and South African artists for the inaugural FIFA World Cup™ Kick-Off Celebration Concert.

Music stars line up to set World Cup off on right note

Fifa and Control Room, a leading producer of global music events, today announced the first performing artists for the inaugural Fifa World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert.

Messi to take Argentina to 2010 finals - Maradona

Head coach Diego Maradona is confident that Argentinian soccer player, Lionel Messi, will take the country to the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Bafana coach arrives in SA

Bafana Bafana coach, Carlos Alberto Perreira is back in the country to take charge of the struggling national team.

Motlanthe impressed by 2010 legacy projects

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says he is impressed by the various 2010 legacy projects being completed around Johannesburg, after taking a tour of the city on Saturday.

Bafana Bafana suffer another loss

Bafana Bafana lost against an unimaginative Iceland team in Reykjavik on Tuesday night, in their eighth defeat out of nine matches.

'Bafana will defeat Poland'

Bafana Bafana fans are confident that nothing will stop the national team from defeating Poland ahead of the crucial Fifa Confederations Cup. 

Syndicate content