South Africa boasts 11 official languages. Despite the variety in languages, the country is brought together through a language that transcends all boundaries: music. House music is a movement, a language spoken by South Africans, a lifestyle. It is a cultural affair. House music is proudly and loudly South African.
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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.
From 1958 to 1992, South Africa was suspended from international soccer by FIFA, as a sanction against the prevailing racial segregation in the country. Black populations in country nevertheless played the game and used the discipline in the sport to circumvent association bans enforced by the white minority, as well as to maintain ties with militants in exile.
About 200 football supporters are embarking on a bumpy road trip from Ghana’s capital Accra to South Africa to watch the much-anticipated 2010 World Cup.
The Ivorian community in South Africa religiously supports their national team, The Elephants. When Mr and Mrs Gaba opened the House of the Ivorians, it became a home away from home for many men and women from the Ivory Coast.
Beyond the pride of hosting the soccer fiesta for the first time on African soils, how are ordinary Africans benefiting from the game?
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