Stories

Bafana Bafana Bow Out in Pride at Bloemfontein

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“Out, but not down.” This appeared to be the national consensus following Bafana Bafana’s 2-1 win over France in Bloemfontein on Tuesday 22 June. Continued…

June 23, 2010

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Thousands Flock to Watch Portugal vs North Korea at the Cape Town Stadium Despite the Rain and Cold

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Soccer fans showed their true spirit when they flocked to the Cape Town Stadium on Monday 21 June to watch Portugal take on North Korea despite pouring rain and cold weather. Continued…

June 22, 2010

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Get Set for the Oranje Festival at the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest on Thursday 24 June

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On Thursday, 24 June the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade will be awash in Orange when the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), Supportersclub Oranje and De Oranjecamping paint Cape Town orange ahead of their Group E match against Cameroon at 20h30 in Cape Town. Continued…

June 22, 2010

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Unique Arm Warmers Take the Soccer World Cup by Storm

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It’s not just the vuvuzela that has taken the world by storm. The arm warmers created in the colours of national flags have been an absolute winner at this year’s 2010 FIFA World Cup. Continued…

June 22, 2010

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New Betting Bar Olimp Hits the Ground Running with 2010 World Cup Soccer

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Olimp, the first ever Sports Betting Bar in the Western Cape, opened its doors on the corner of Wale and Loop streets just days before the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Continued…

June 22, 2010

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Mayor of London looks to Cape Town’s example as a Host City

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Clutching Jabulani (the official soccer ball of the 2010 World Cup) under one arm, and a vuvuzela under the other, Mayor of London Boris Johnson this week addressed the media at a press conference organized by the V&A Waterfront World Media & Legacy Centre. Continued…

June 22, 2010

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Visit the Latest Soccer Exhibition to Start in the Central City

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In keeping with the Soccer Fever that has taken a grip on the country, a number of galleries in the Central City are currently holding exhibitions which are dedicated to the beautiful game. Continued…

June 22, 2010

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Support Bafana Bafana in Their Next Big Match at the FIFA Fan Fest on Tuesday 22 June

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All eyes will be on Bafana Bafana on Tuesday, 22 June as they meet France in a group A clash in Bloemfontein at 16h00.   South African and French supporters alike are encouraged to wear their colours when they visit the FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade to view the game on the big screen. Continued…

June 21, 2010

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FIFA Fan Fest Continues to Rock in the Rain

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The FIFA Fan Fest on the Grand Parade is preparing for a second Luso Festa celebration as Portuguese supporters gather to watch their team take on Korea in a group G clash in Cape Town on Monday, 21 June at 13h30. Continued…

June 21, 2010

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Cape Town’s Biggest Football Music Festival ends on a high note

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Cape Town’s Biggest Football Music Festival, which was hosted by Global Icons and Cool Britannia at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) ended on a high note on Friday, 18 June 2010. Thousands of local and international soccer fans partied the night away to the sounds of international music superstar, Fatboy Slim. Continued…

June 21, 2010

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