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Ventersdorp

Following the murder of former leader of the AWB, Eugene Terre’Blanche, the town of Ventersdorp has been the epicentre of a debate about the presence of racial hatred in South Africa. Allegedly killed by two of his farm workers, Terre’Blanche’s fate highlights the complexity of relationships between farm owners and their staff.

By Simone Scholtz - 23 September 2010 - Multimedia, Race, reconciliation and xenophobia

My Idol

The love of football is a well-known phenomenon. Men all over the world support their local and national team with passion and faithfulness.

By Jean Pierre Kepseu - 14 September 2010 - Future stars and yesterday's heroes, Photo

Girlfriends

A portrait series of a lesbian soccer team.

By Simone Scholtz - 14 September 2010 - Multimedia, Photo, Women and the beautiful game

Victims of the Game

Local feeling about the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa.

By Nikki Rixon - 8 September 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Street Soccer

Many young boys in Lagos, Nigeria have the dream of becoming football stars. Street football is a very popular way for young people to showcase their skills in playing the game.

By Richard Mulonga - 3 September 2010 - Future stars and yesterday's heroes, Photo

Ghana’s Black Queens qualify for African Women’s Championship

The Black Queens are Ghana’s extremely talented national female football team whose love for the game started when they were children and used to watch international soccer games on the television.

By Emmanuel Quaye - 10 August 2010 - Photo, Women and the beautiful game

Recycling Life

A local man spreads a social gospel in Orange Farm.

By Andrew Esiebo - 27 July 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

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.

By Arnaud Thierry Gouegnon - 21 July 2010 - Future stars and yesterday's heroes, Photo