• Female supporters
    Women embrace the World Cup fever.
  • Wrapped in orange
    Trees wrapped in orange cloth along the road from the airport to Broadway in Kensington to celebrate South Africa playing host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  • Taxi Ferry
    In Polokwane, the Department of Roads and Transport provided more than R25-million for taxi operators to ferry football fans to five different public viewing areas during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  • Pantsula Dancers
    Pantsula was birthed in the townships of South Africa in the 1950s. Originally referring to a style of dress, it soon evolved into a cultural expression and later into a dance form.

African Stories:

Recycling Life

A local man spreads a social gospel in Orange Farm.

Andrew Esiebo - 27/07/2010 - Photo

Nigerian culture on the football field

Nigeria, a country of more than 250 ethnic groups, is a true melting pot of several cultures. As social activities are a reflection of a country’s culture, how is Nigeria’s cultural diversity linked to football?

Eden Berhane Hailu - - Audio

Egyptian referee

Egypitan army officer Essam Abd El Fatah never wanted to be a referee as a young man. Now nine years after becoming a referee, the lieutenant colonel in the Egyptian army stands at the pinnacle of his football career.

Hossam Alaidy - - Text

Future Black Stars

With the Ghanaian Black Stars making it further than any other African team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, young boys throughout Ghana have been inspired by the game of football.

Arnaud Thierry Gouegnon - 21/07/2010 - Photo

Fashion and Football

In Nigeria, there is significant diversity in culture, social standing, fashion and interests. Yet one thing unifies people from all over the massive country: football.

Mohamed Elmasry - 15/07/2010 - Photo

The Red Stars

Former footballer sets up a soccer academy in the Orange Farm township to invest in the next generation.

Carly Diaz - 14/07/2010 - Photo

The history of house music in South Africa

South Africans identify very strongly with house music. More than just a genre, it’s a lifestyle with its own special definition.

Goitsemang Nkomo - - Audio

The economic benefits that Cameroon has experienced from the World Cup

Cameroon’s participation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup helped many traders increase their turnover. The sale of sports gadgets skyrocketed and tenants of licensed premises were satisfied with the influx of customers.

Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - - Text

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