Johannesburg

Twenty Ten: Live in South Africa

During the World Cup, a select group of 18 Twenty Ten participants will be working in South Africa, covering the stories that unfold around the tournament.

By Carly Diaz - 10 June 2010 - Latest news

African communities in South Africa gear up to support teams

African nationals living in South Africa are mobilizing themselves to launch a World Cup winning campaign for their national teams when the tournament kicks off on June 11.

By Kofi Adu Domfeh - 7 June 2010 - Audio

Makhulong Near Disaster

After the chaotic scenes during Nigeria’s friendly international against North Korea over the weekend, many observers will be left wondering whether South Africa learnt anything from the events of April 11, nine years ago. On that fateful date in Johannesburg, euphoria swiftly morphed into tragedy after 43 fans lost their lives trying to catch a glimpse of the famous Sowetan derby between rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaiser Chiefs.

By Joseph Opio - 7 June 2010 - Text

2010 Close-Ups

Working for one of South Africa’s top national newspapers when the country is preparing to host the FIFA World Cup tournament is a chance of a lifetime for photojournalist, Dudzile Zitha.

By Shabba Kgotlaetsho - 21 May 2010 - Multimedia

Dreams shattered

South African vendors and entrepreneurs welcomed the announcement that the FIFA World Cup would be hosted by their home country. Many saw it as a chance to capitalize on the influx of tourists to the region and an opportunity to improve their standard of living. One woman, Linda Nomathemba, started to dream that she might one day be able to afford a house for herself and her five children.

By Felix Masi - 13 April 2010 - Business and life, Multimedia

Soccer City Stadium

Soccer City Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg, the showpiece venue of the 2010 World Cup, will host both the opening and closing games of the South African tournament. Over 3,000 workers were employed at the site, the majority of whom came from nearby Soweto township and other surrounding areas.

By Davina Jogi - 9 April 2010 - Photo

Soweto street bash

Pulsating music, laughter, dancing and drinking – these are some of the defining features of a Soweto street bash. Local young people gather in pubs, naturally overflowing into the surrounding streets, and party the night away in South Africa’s largest township.

By Simone Scholtz - 30 March 2010 - Africa United, Multimedia, Race, reconciliation and xenophobia

Multimedia workshop in South Africa

The first multimedia workshop for Twenty Ten was organized in the heart of the upcoming World Cup: Johannesburg. Nine talented multimedia journalists from five different countries gathered in South Africa to get their first multimedia course.

By Frederiek Biemans - 11 March 2010 - Latest news