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September 28, 2008

South African Consortium Could Be Richemont

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One of our South African readers today has commented on the story of the buyout of a South African consortium, and they believe they know who the consortium is. Johann Rupert - Anton's son now runs Richemont One of our readers, based in South Africa - Boktoon - has commented: "I have lived in Johannesburg for last 15 [. Click to continue reading...

September 6, 2008

World Cup 2010 Qualification First Match Day!

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Oh the World Cup, the number 1 competition in the sport world, an event that moves thousands of fans to watch the national side. It started earlier when the qualification groups were drawn out of the box and today we will see the ball roll for the first time, it will end 2 years from now in Johannesburg. Click to continue reading...

September 5, 2008

Blatter to Visit South Africa Next Week

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While most of the world is in qualification mode for the 2010 World Cup, the host country South Africa is also in 'qualification mode.'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter visits South Africa next week and organizers of the 2010 World Cup are confident the head of football's organizing body will like what he sees. Click to continue reading...

June 10, 2008

Two Years to 2010 World Cup

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So here we are, a mere two years until the start of South Africa's World Cup, the 2010 championships.

The opening game will be played on June 11, 2010 at Johannesburg's 94,000-seat Soccer City Stadium.

Organizing committee chief executive Danny Jordaan told Reuters the total cost for the 10 venues is likely to go well above the budget of $1.

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January 16, 2008

Photo Daily | January 16 | Jumbo Jet Passes over African Nations’ Cup Opener, 1996

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