Stories about South Africa from July, 2010
South Africa/Ghana: Ghana helped South Africa lay its ghosts to rest
Ghana soccer team helped South Africa lay its ghosts to rest: “For a short while we:remembered that we are Africans; welcomed our brothers from Africa in the spirit of Ubuntu;celebrated when Ghana played like champions and despaired when those penalties failed.”
South Africa: Should we fly the flag after the World Cup?
Should South Africans keep flying the flag after the World Cup?:”Apparently buoyed by the ‘gees’ shown during Soccer World Cup 2010, there is an initiative to keep the flag flying after the event finishes next Sunday.”
Ghana: The Black Stars on the brink of making history
Ghana, Africa's only hope in 2010 FIFA World Cup, faces Uruguay today. African bloggers hope that the Black Stars of Ghana will not let Africa down.
Africa: Why was Jabulani ball not made in Africa?
Will Prochaska argues that the choice of the Jabulani ball for for 2020 FIFA World Cup was a missed opportunity: “Sadly, however, a great chance was missed when the decision was made to use the Jabulani ball rather than a ball made in Africa.”
South Africa: African Fashion Week sets the stage for African Designers
Not to be outdone by their sporting counterparts hosting the World Cup in South Africa, African fashion designers are showcasing their talents in their own world cup of fashion from June 30 to July 3.
