Pretoria - As part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup legacy, the South African Football Association (Safa) revisited the North West with its second grassroots development programme aimed at nurturing and developing aspirant young footballer's skills. Grassroots football is a FIFA initiated football programme aimed at introducing aspirant young stars between the ages of six and 12 … [Read more...] about Second grassroots football project kicks off in North West
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Johannesburg to celebrate World Cup anniversary
Pretoria - To mark the first anniversary of the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Jo'burg residents will gather at the Expo Centre in Nasrec on 10 June, where they will get to relive the magic. "A year ago, amidst the blast of tens of thousands of vuvuzelas and cheering fans, Joburg took centre stage – exactly where we should be – as the country's premier host of the lion's … [Read more...] about Johannesburg to celebrate World Cup anniversary
Mbalula sends condolences to family of Wendy Ramokgadi
Pretoria - Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula has sent his "heartfelt condolences" to the family of the late creator of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Diski Dance, Wendy Ramokgadi. "As we celebrate the successes of the World Cup, we are saddened by the untimely passing on of Wendy Ramokgadi … We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. May his soul rest in … [Read more...] about Mbalula sends condolences to family of Wendy Ramokgadi
Fikile Mbalula Predicts that Boks will retain their title
Pretoria - Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula strongly believes the national rugby team, the Springboks, will retain their championship title at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. South Africa will mark the 100 days support campaign for the Springboks in Soweto on Wednesday before the start of the IRB World Cup in New Zealand in September. "We are the … [Read more...] about Fikile Mbalula Predicts that Boks will retain their title
Siwela to represent SA at FIFA under 17 World Cup
Pretoria-One of South Africa's young and upcoming refereeing officials, Zakhele Siwela, has been nominated to represent the country at the FIFA under 17 Men's World Cup tournament. The world showpiece is scheduled to take place in Mexico from 18 June until 10 July 2011. The 28-year-old Siwela has been hailed as one of the best assistant referees in South Africa, and has … [Read more...] about Siwela to represent SA at FIFA under 17 World Cup
