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Living Positive

A female social worker fights stigmatization.

By Andrew Esiebo - 1 July 2010 - Photo

Grooming Talents

South African soccer legends invest in the youth.

By Kofi Adu Domfeh - 1 July 2010 - Audio

Death of a Legend

The late Mvulani Sam Moruti was a legend in his own right. As well as contributing significantly to the formation of the Soccer Legends Association, he also invested his time and resources in developing football in his community from the grass roots up.

By Ahmed Jallanzo - 29 June 2010 - Future stars and yesterday's heroes, Photo

Taxi Ferry

In Polokwane, Limpopo’s 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.

By Nikki Rixon - 26 June 2010 - Fans, fun and football, Photo

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. By the 1980s, when the townships were aflame and war had broken out between the Apartheid police and the young men in the area, Pantsula dance was a means of expression for many.

By Alexia Webster - 25 June 2010 - Business and life, Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities

Waste in Orange Farm

In South Africa, images of service delivery protests have become a common feature. However, residents of the Orange farm community, 45 kilometres to the South of Johannesburg, are not waiting for the government to solve their problems. A grassroots initiative here aims to clear dumpsites through recycling.

By Davison Mudzingwa - 24 June 2010 - Audio, Rich dreams, poor realities

Community-based soccer events address xenophobia

Stakeholders are adopting community-based soccer events as part of strategies to address the problem of xenophobia.

By Kofi Adu Domfeh - 22 June 2010 - Audio, Race, reconciliation and xenophobia

Handmade Soccer

Children from the pastoral tribes of Southern Ethiopia and Northern Kenya are often responsible for household and community chores. These children take advantage of what little free time they have. By wrapping plastic bags in twine they are able to play soccer on the dusty fields outside their schools.

By Leonie Marinovich - 17 June 2010 - Photo, Rich dreams, poor realities