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The final figures are still being tallied. However, even one day after the closing ceremony was held and the final game played on Sunday 12 July, it is possible to say that the FIFA 2010 World Cup, the first to be hosted on the African continent, has had a huge impact on South Africa.

So, what exactly has the tournament brought to the country, besides the explosion in the sales of vuvuzelas that cheered some and annoyed others on the stadiums (and off) and in the sales of flags that became a de rigueur statement on all sorts on vehicles on South African streets? ... more

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Mere seven days after the start of the FIFA World Cup 2010, it is too soon to talk about the effects of the tournament on the South African economy. The complete information will be available only after the event. Even now, however, many analysts point out that the activities leading to the Cop (the building of the stadiums, the improvements to the roads, etc) have significantly contributed to saving the country from the worst effects of the recent global economic crisis. ... more

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Some foreigners worry about what to expect during the World Soccer Cup in South Africa. They are especially wary about the country’s high crime rate.

On their side, South Africans are also a bit wary. After all, big events usually have some less desirable side effects. Less than 100 days before the World Cup kick off on 11 June 2010, the locals are bracing themselves for: ... more

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Marriages are considered sacred in most societies, and especially so in the tradition-steeped continent of Africa. African weddings usually involve not just the coming together of the couple in question, but their extended families and sometimes entire communities, although traditions vary vastly across the continent. Traditional marriage practices in South Africa involve the customs of lobola and polygamy. ... more

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There have been South African Nobel Laureates in four out of the six categories under which Nobel Prizes are awarded annually. In all, ten South Africans have been conferred this prestigious award.

The Nobel Peace Prize

Awarded for humanitarian work and human rights advocacy, mediation in conflicts and disarmament, the Nobel Peace Prize for has been awarded to four South Africans.  ... more

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