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A Congolese band in South Africa feels the backlash of racism as the locals turn on economic migrants arriving for work on the World Cup. Related articles by Zemanta South Africa in World Cup migrant crackdown (africa.smallshop.com) South Africa govt to protect migrants during World Cup (reuters.com)

South Africa's Catholic faithful were encouraged not to despair for their national football team on Sunday as they prayed for a crucial victory in the 2010 World Cup. Related articles by Zemanta World Cup braces for possible early S.Africa exit (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

SOWETO, South Africa, 18 June 2010 -- As the most-watched sports event worldwide, the FIFA World Cup 2010 is expected to attract more than a billion television viewers around the world. Across the host country, South Africa, fan parks known as FIFA 'Fan Fests' have set up huge TV screens and stages for live entertainment. An estimated half a million visitors and hundreds of thousands of local South Africans are watching matches in these public spaces. Aside from live TV matches and entertainment, a number of the Fan Fests also feature 'child-friendly spaces' -- places where children can play and get help if they are ever separated from their families, exposed to violence or abused. Related articles by Zemanta FIFA making enemies at World Cup in South Africa (philly.com)

After a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the World Cup, South Africa's national football team is hoping to make the country proud when it takes on Uruguay on Youth Day. After Wednesday's match in Pretoria, South Africa will face France on June 22 in Bloemfontein. Youth Day celebrates the June 16, 1976, Soweto Uprising, when black students rose up against the educational policies of the former apartheid government and were fired on. How many demonstrators were killed in the protest is still unclear, but estimates range from 200 to 600 people. From the scene of that pivotal bloody protest, Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull sent this report Related articles by Zemanta The image that changed the course of South Africa's history (cnn.com) World Cup 2010: South Africa inspired by chance to make history (guardian.co.uk)

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Football is historically popular with black South Africans , with whites preferring cricket and rugby. Back in 1995 when South Africa won the Rugby Union World Cup on home soil, the nation was briefly united in victory. Fifteen years on, can the football World Cup achieve something more lasting? Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports on the start of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa as the country still battles to fulfil Nelson Mandela 's dream of racial equality . Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports. Related articles by Zemanta Is the World Cup Bad for South Africa? (blogs.hbr.org) Tutu Says WCup to Outstrip Famed Rugby Win (nytimes.com) Alethea Gold Uses World Cup To Help South African Children (huffingtonpost.com)

All eyes are on South Africa as it prepares to host the 2010 World Cup and the country wants to show that it is ready for the football event. The government is set to deploy additional 40,000policemen to help bring security to one of the most dangerous countries in the world. But as Haru Mutasa reports from Johannesburg , some think this World Cup could be marred by an increasing level of violence. Related articles by Zemanta South Africa in World Cup migrant crackdown (africa.smallshop.com) South Africa's poor feel swept away.... (africa.smallshop.com) World Cup fever sweeping across South Africa (cbc.ca) South Africans celebrate before World Cup opener (seattletimes.nwsource.com) World Cup 2010: Journalist robbed at gunpoint in South Africa hotel (guardian.co.uk)

On the occasion of the 9th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Andrea Sankes guest is F.W. de Klerk, the last president of apartheid-era South Africa.

Supporters of South Africa's ruling ANC party have lashed out at former members who broke away to form a rival party. They say that members of the 'Congress of the People' party are "cockroaches that must be stamped out." Mike Hanna reports on the growing war of words between the long-established ANC and its new challenger.

As rates of tuberculosis rise, countries must weigh the civil liberties of patients infected with the airborne disease against the greater public's health interests.

Dave Price took a tour of Phinda Game Reserve community in South Africa. While the area is known for animal safaris, the people are devastated by a 30 percent HIV infection rate.

South Africans have been honouring one of their country's most famous daughters. A memorial service has been held in Johannesburg for the singer Miriam Makeba, who died in Italy on Monday, aged 76. The singer helped bring South African music to world attention, and fought tirelessly against the injustices of the apartheid regime. Al Jazeera's Zeina Awad has met some of those, whose lives she touched.

Miriam Makeba, or 'Mama Africa', the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice, has died at the age of 76, leaving a great legacy behind. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari looks back at her life of struggle and achievement.

Tonnes of ivory stockpiles have gone on sale in the first officially sanctioned auction since 1999. The proceeds of the government sponsored sale will go towards elephant conservation projects. But many conservationists say it just serves to encourage illegal poachers. Al Jazeera's Rosie Garthwaite reports.

The South African judge who threw out a corruption case against Jacob Zuma, the ANC party's presidential hopeful, has given prosecutors the right to appeal the ruling. An uncertain future now hangs over Zuma, who is widely speculated to become the country's next president, in elections next year. Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna spoke with Jacob Zuma about his future.

An altarpiece that tells the story of the AIDS epidemic in Southern Africa has been unveiled in London. It was created by the people from South Africa's Keiskamma valley on the country's Eastern Cape, a region that has been particularly devastated by the spread of the virus. The altarpiece, which will be on display for the next three weeks, is not only a message of hope but a reminder to the world that AIDS continues to claim lives. VOA's Mandy Clark reports from London.

Sowetan Seven students of the North West University will face disciplinary action over a racist group which surfaced on the Facebook social network site recently. NWU spokeswoman Phumzile Mmope on Monday said this followed an investigation into the alleged involvement of students registered at the Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU as members of the group. The Facebook group, called “ek laaik nie ’n houtkop nie, sou what”, also contained other racially abusive words and comments posted by members.

News24 took to the streets to find out what people think of Mbeki's recent resignation and what they think the future holds