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WIN: Tickets to 11 June World Cup party in Birmingham
On Friday 11 June 2010, Birmingham will join the world in celebrating the first FIFA World Cup to be held on the continent of Africa, when the tournament kicks off at Soccer City in South Africa.
South Africa is a country with a remarkably vibrant multicultural community and culture. Part of this culture has always been music - and House music stands out as a cultural meeting point.
Southern African House ...
UK's two princes to head to SA for World Cup
England's Princes William and Harry will be among guests attending the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, their press office said last week. The two men would land in the country today to join a reception to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup and meet members of the FIFA executive committee, according to a statement.
While the two would also attend the match between Algeria and England on 18 June at Greenpoin ...
Gautrain set to open on 8 June
The Gautrain, Africa's first high-speed rail line, will launch on 8 June in South Africa three days before the opening match of the 2010 football World Cup, the developers said on Friday.
French construction giant Bouygues said the train's first segment, linking OR Tambo International Airport and the posh Johannesburg suburb of Sandton, will open in time for the 11 June kick-off of Africa's first World Cup ...
Zuma congratulates new UK coalition government
South African President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Britain on the formation of a coalition government and the appointment of David Cameron as its new prime minister.
"The South African government is looking forward to working with the new government in consolidating and strengthening political and economic relations that exist between the two countries," Zuma said in a statement on Wednesday.
This will ...
WIN: Bafunny Bafunny tickets for 20 May
Do you want to win one of three pairs of tickets to see the 'away game' of Bafunny Bafunny on 20 May at the Royal Albert Hall in London?
To enter, email competitions@sapromo.com with 'Bafunny' in the subject line as well as your contact details and the answer to the question: Who is the coach of the Bafunny Bafunny squad?
Closing date: 15 May 2010.
SPOTLIGHT: What's on - week 18
It seems to be a crime-aware week – with a march against it and a movie about it – and for those who prefer not to think about such things, then comedy is the best remedy and next week London will see some of SA’s funniest!
1. Join a march against crime in central London
An awareness campaign against crime will take place on Saturday 15 May. Don’t just moan about the state of crime, walk about it!
2. For ...
Sharks throw cat among pigeons
The Sharks ensured that next week's massive derby at Newlands will mean something to the final Super 14 standings by scoring a shock but thoroughly well deserved 20-14 win over the Stormers at Absa Stadium on Saturday night.
The Stormers are still second on the log, and a crucial late try that netted a bonus point ensured that the Cape team will just have to beat the Bulls next Saturday to ensure a home se ...
Joburg set for National Koi Show
The South African Koi Keeper's Society will be hosting its 19th National Koi Show on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May.
The event, to take place in the parking area outside of entrance 2 at Cresta Shopping Centre in Johannesburg, will open from 8am to 5pm on the Saturday and from 8am to 3pm on the Sunday.
Koi enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the chance to see some of our country's finest ...
World Cup trophy begins South African tour
Former president Nelson Mandela welcomed the World Cup trophy to South Africa on Thursday before the coveted gold statue begins a tour of the country ahead of next month's World Cup.
"For us there was no way that the trophy would arrive in the country and not being brought first to Mandela," FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said in a statement. "Nelson Mandela was one of the architects of this FIFA Wor ...
Bulls stay unbeaten at Loftus
Vodacom Bulls winger Francois Hougaard scored a controversial try after the final whistle to book his team a home semifinal in Soweto with a 40-35 victory over the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
In a nail-biting match where the lead changed hands no less than eight times in the second half, Hougaard crossed the line for the second time to steal away the win from the New Zealanders, and ensur ...
Moses Mabhida stadium has generated over R4 million
Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium has generated over R4 million through its sky car and bungee jumping facility in the past few months, the city said on Thursday.
"This proves that our stadium will never be a white elephant.
The over R4 million does not include money generated by businesses at the stadium,” said city manager, Mike Sutcliffe.
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Two South Africans in 2010 Time 100
Each year Time Magazine honors the top influential leaders, thinkers, heroes, artists and others who have a major influence in the world. The 2010 gala was held on 4 May at the Time Warner Center in New York.
Two South Africans were honoured this year, in the 'Heroes' category, Graca Michel, former first lady of Mozambique and of South Africa and in the 'Artists' category, Neill Blomkamp, director of Oscar ...
More WC tickets available as sales approach 90%
South Africans who still want to buy 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets will be relieved to know that a few thousand additional tickets went on sale this week.
Football body FIFA said the tickets became available following the ongoing finalisation of seating arrangements at all World Cup match venues and further adjustments of different ticket allocations.
This process has seen additional tickets become availabl ...
SA targets investment worth $16 billion by 2013
South Africa has targeted some of the world's fastest growing economies, such as China, to reach a minimum target of 115 billion rand in foreign investment projects by 2013, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Tuesday.
"Targeted potential sources of FDI (foreign direct investment) will include China, India, Russia, Brazil, Japan, the USA and Middle East," Davies said in his budget vote speech to ...
Final line up for 2010 kick-off concert
FIFA and Control Room, a producer of global music events, today announced the final line-up of African and South African artists for the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert.
Five-time South African Music Award (SAMA) winners Freshlyground, legendary South African musician Hugh Masekela, the Soweto-based Mzansi Youth Choir, two-time Grammy Award winners Soweto Gospel Choir, as well as African hip h ...
SA short film scoops Tribeca Film Festival award
A South African short film, Father Christmas doesn’t come here, has won the award for Best Narrative Short Film at the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. The film is directed by Bhekumuzi Sibiya.
The judges in the category for Best Narrative Short Film included actress Brooke Shields from Lipstick Jungle, actor Justin Bartha from the movie Hangover, Peter Facinelli of the Twilight movies and Jac ...
Quicker, safer customs clearance
South Africa has launched a new system, capable of scanning 65 security features in a passport in less than 15 seconds, to facilitate quicker, safer passage of tourists in and out of the country.
The South African Revenue Service is piloting the state-of-the-art Movement Control System at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, and will soon roll it out at 33 priority ports of entry countrywide.
Th ...
New Afrikaans film a hit
Jakhalsdans, a new South African film, has become an almost instant box office hit, setting new standards for Afrikaans-language movies.
The feature film, which opened in South African cinemas on 23 April, earned R600 000 (US$80 123) in its opening weekend, making it the most popular Afrikaans motion picture since the release of Lipstiek Dipstiek in November 1994.
"We are thrilled to see that South Africa ...
DIY TV channel part of new pay TV network launched in S...
Following last week's launch in South Africa of the new pay satellite network known as Top TV, 50,000 decoders were sold out in less than six hours which was a world first. The network will boast over 50 new channels and will bring to the industry a competitively priced business model.
TopTV will offer different pay TV packages which have been created to meet the needs of subscribers with quality programm ...
South Africa's ratings outlook upgraded
Japanese ratings agency Rating and Investment Information (R&I) has affirmed South Africa's foreign currency issuer rating and domestic currency issuer rating at A- and A respectively, while upgrading the ratings outlook for both from negative to stable.
Although South Africa's real GDP growth rate in 2009 was negative due to the global economic crisis, R&I believes the country's economic growth tr ...
