South Africa 2010 and Beyond

Julius Malema - Guilty of Hate Speech!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Johannesburg - ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema's singing of the words "shoot the boer" amounted to hate speech, Judge Collin Lamont ruled in the South Gauteng High Court on Monday.

"The singing of the song by Malema constituted hate speech," said Lamont.

The words undermined the dignity of people and were discriminatory and harmful.

"No justification exist allowing the words to be sung... the words were in any event not sung on a justifiable occasion."

Lamont said it was not relevant whether the words were not exposed to some people of society.

"If it is exposed to a portion of society then it is relevant."

Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:26:00 +0000

Would like your comment on this :

South Africa is the only country in the world where affirmative action is in favor of the majority who has virtually complete political control ! The fact that the political majority requires affirmative action to protect them against a 9% minority group is testament to a complete failure on their part to build their own wealth-making structures, such that their only solution is to take it from others !!
WHat you think?!!

Julius Malema Attends Hate Speech Trial with Army of Body Guards

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:42:00 +0000

Julius Malema, the president of the ANC Youth League came to his hate speech trail with an army of body guards. They were ordered out of court and one wonders why he is so scared and who is paying for his protection?

8 Months After the FIFA 2010 World Cup and where are we?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:58:00 +0000

The long term effects of the FIFA World Cup are questionable.

Currently, in SA the World Cup has not made a dent in the unemployment rate which is at around 45%. Many people employed in contracts leading up to the 2010 World Cup are now unemployed. Construction has slowed with the credit crunch and an over-indebted consumer which will be put under further pressure this month due to a new fuel tax levy and increased electricity costs. Food prices are already high and the increases will lead to higher food prices in the next month.

The World Cup Stadium in Cape Town, was put to use for the U2 Concert which was a huge success, but one wonders at the cost of keeping the stadium compared to revenue it may generate in the future.

Tourism is one the fastest growing industries in SA but the world's economy has put a damper on this...as SA is an expense destination, compared to other countries.

In few months time we will be having SA's municipal elections and the fight is on between the ruling ANC and the DA for control over major strongholds such as the Western Cape.

Gareth Cliff's Letter to the ANC

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:22:00 +0000

Dear Government

OK, I get it, the President isn't the only one in charge. The ANC believes in "collective responsibility" (So that nobody has to get blamed when things get screwed up), so I address this to everyone in government - the whole lot of you - good, bad and ugly (That's you, Blade).

We were all so pleased with your renewed promises to deliver services (we'll forgive the fact that in some places people are worse off than in 1994); to root out corruption (so far your record is worse than under Mbeki, Mandela or the Apartheid regime - what with family members becoming overnight millionaires); and build infrastructure (State tenders going disgustingly awry and pretty stadia standing empty notwithstanding) - and with the good job you did when FIFA were telling you what to do for a few months this year. Give yourselves half a pat on the back. Since President Sepp went off with his billions I'm afraid we have less to be proud of - Public Servants Strikes, more Presidential bastard children, increasing unemployment and a lack of leadership that allowed the Unions to make the elected government it's bitch. You should be more than a little worried - but you're not. Hence my letter. Here are some things that might have passed you by:

1. You have to stop corruption. Don't stop it because rich people moan about it and because it makes poor people feel that you are self-enriching parasites of state resources, but because it is a disease that will kill us all. It's simple - there is only so much money left to be plundered. When that money runs out, the plunderers will raise taxes, chase and drain all the remaining cash out of the country and be left with nothing but the rotting remains of what could have been the greatest success story of post-colonial Africa. It's called corruption because it decomposes the fabric of society. When someone is found guilty of corruption, don't go near them - it's catchy. Making yourself rich at the country's expense is what colonialists do.

2. Stop complaining about the media. You're only complaining about them because they show you up for how little you really do or care. If you were trying really hard, and you didn't drive the most expensive car in the land, or have a nephew who suddenly went from modesty to ostentatious opulence, we'd have only positive things to report. Think of Jay Naidoo, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi and Zwelinzima Vavi - they come under a lot of fire, but it's never embarrassing - always about their ideas, their positions, and is perfectly acceptable criticism for people in power to put up with. When the media go after Blade Nzimande, Siphiwe Nyanda and the President, they say we need a new piece of legislation to "make the media responsible". That's because they're being humiliated by the facts we uncover about them daily, not because there is an agenda in some newsroom. If there had been a free press during the reigns of Henry VIII, Idi Amin or Hitler, their regimes might just have been kept a little less destructive, and certainly would have been less brazen and unchecked.

3. Education is a disaster. We're the least literate and numerate country in Africa. Zimbabwe produces better school results and turns out smarter kids than we do. Our youth aren't usemployed, they're unemployable. Outcomes-based-education, Teachers' Unions and an attitude of mediocrity that discourages excellence have reduced us to a laughing stock. Our learners can't spell, read, add or subtract. What are all these people going to do? Become President? There's only one job like that. We need clever people, not average or stupid ones. the failure of the Education Department happened under your watch. Someone who writes Matric now hadn't even started school under the Apartheid regime, so you cannot blame anyone but yourselves for this colossal cock-up. Fix it before three-quarters of our matrics end up begging on Oxford Road. Reward schools and teachers who deliver great pass rates and clever students into the system. Fire the teachers who march and neglect their classrooms.

4. Give up on BEE. It isn't working. Free shares for new black partnerships in old white companies has made everyone poorer except for Tokyo Sexwale. Giving people control of existing business won't make more jobs either. In fact, big companies aren't growing, they're reducing staff and costs. The key is entrepreneurship. People with initiative, creative ideas and small companies must be given tax breaks and assistance. Young black professionals must be encouraged to start their own businesses rather than join a big corporation's board as their token black shareholder or director. Government must also stop thinking that state employment is a way to decrease unemployment - it isn't - it's a tax burden. India and China are churning out new, brilliant, qualified people at a rate that makes us look like losers. South Africa has a proud history of innovation, pioneering and genius. This is the only way we can advance our society and economy beyond merely coping.

5. Stop squabbling over power. Offices are not there for you to occupy (or be deployed to) and aggrandize yourself. Offices in government are there to provide a service. If you think outrageous salaries, big German cars, first-class travel and state housing are the reasons to aspire to leadership, you're in the wrong business - you should be working for a dysfunctional, tumbledown parastatal (or Glenn Agliotti). We don't care who the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces is if we don't have running water, electricity, schools and clean streets. You work for us. Do your job, don't imagine you ARE your job.

6. Stop renaming things. Build new things to name. If I live in a street down which the sewage runs, I don't care if it's called Hans Strijdom or Malibongwe. Calling it something nice and new won't make it smell nice and new. Re-branding is something Cell C do with Trevor Noah, not something you can whitewash your lack of delivery with.

7. Don't think you'll be in power forever. People aren't as stupid as you think we are. We know you sit around laughing about how much you get away with. We'll take you down, either at the polls - or if it comes down to the wire - by revolution (Yes, Julius, the real kind, not the one you imagine happened in 2008). Careless, wasteful and wanton government is a thing of the past. The days of thin propaganda and idealized struggle are over. The people put you in power - they will take you out of it. Africa is tired of tin-pot dictators, one-party states and banana republics. We know who we are now, we care about our future - and so should you.

G

Bees Roux Beats Policeman to Death

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:50:00 +0000

Bees Roux Blue Bulls Rugby Player

Blue Bulls rugby player arrested after policeman's death in South Africa

PRETORIA, South Africa — South African rugby prop Bees Roux has been involved in an incident that left a police officer dead, his Blue Bulls team said Friday. Roux's lawyer told The Associated Press the 28-year-old Roux was in custody.

The Blue Bulls, 2010 Super 14 champions, said they had no more information about the events involving Roux.

"It has come to the Blue Bulls' attention that Bees Roux has allegedly been involved in an incident involving a metro policeman last night in Pretoria," the Blue Bulls said in a statement. "We do not have any factual information at this stage, but have been informed that the policeman passed away. We are not in a position to make any further comments in this regard."

Police spokesman Lt. Col. Eugene Opperman told the AP that police pulled over a vehicle in Pretoria early Friday morning. "In the altercation that followed a policeman was severely beaten and has died," Opperman said.

Opperman said a male suspect has been arrested and will appear in court on Monday and will be charged with murder. Opperman would not give the suspect's name.

Lawyer Ernst Serfontein said Roux was in custody in Pretoria. Serfontein said he has yet to consult with Roux, and was seeking a bail hearing. He declined to give any more details.

"It obviously came as a huge shock to us. We are not allowed to talk about it because anything we say can affect the case," Blue Bulls spokesman Ian Schwartz said. "We need to leave it now to the lawyers and the police."

Roux was on the bench for the Bulls in their Super 14 final victory over the Stormers in May. He has also played for the Blue Bulls in this season's Currie Cup — South Africa's domestic rugby competition — and last appeared in a game against Griquas on Aug. 20.

He had not been included in the Blue Bulls team for Friday's Currie Cup game against the Pumas in the northern city of Nelspruit.

1 Goal - Education For All

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

(1)One Goal Education For All

Today, 72 million children in the world are denied the chance to go to school. These children could be our next generation’s leaders, sports stars, doctors and teachers. But they face a lifelong struggle against poverty.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Since 2000, 40 million more children are in school. Education beats poverty – and gives people the tools to help themselves.
1GOAL is a campaign seizing the power of football to ensure that education for all is a lasting impact of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Raising our voices all over the world we believe that, together, we can make education a reality for the millions of boys and girls who remain out of school.

“This is our chance to show not just out-of-school children, but our own children, that when we make a promise, we keep it. With your help, we could have billions of fans cheering not just for their teams, but for one team: 1GOAL. This is our moment to shine; we can bring millions of children in from the shadows of ignorance, and light up their lives with the legacy of education.” ~ Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah Co-Founder and Global Co-Chair, 1GOAL
You can help make education for all a reality.

1GOAL is bringing together footballers, fans, charities, corporations and individuals to lobby and achieve our ambitious aim of education for everyone. By joining the 1GOAL team, you can strengthen the campaign’s voice and give us the best possible chance of success.

All you have do to support this cause is to sign the petition:http://www.join1goal.org/home.php

Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:46:00 +0000

Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela!

Fifa 2010 South Africa Final

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:36:00 +0000

South Africa Fifa 2010 Final

It seems like just yesterday, that the announcement was made that South Africa would host the Fifa World Cup 2010. Four years ago this seemed like an impossible dream, but today it is a reality that South Africa managed to host the Fifa World Cup for the first time on Africa soil. Leading up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa faced all sorts of problems and the rest of world was wondering could South Africa overcome its problems such as political unrest caused by Julius Malema the ANC Youth League leader, labour unrest in key areas such transport and electricity and the threat of right wing unrest with the murder of Eugine Tereblanche the leader of the AWB. On top of this South Africa had to deal with the security threats of the country's high crime rate especially in the murder capital of the world Johannesburg. The Fifa 2010 World Cup seemed to have performed the impossible for South Africa uniting the people of South Africa what Nelson Mandela used to call the "Rainbow Nation". It's fair to say the Fifa World Cup 2010 is an incredible success and South Africa can now boost to the world what it is capable of. The legacy of the Fifa World Cup 2010 should bring many visitors to our shores in the future to experience what South Africa has to offer from the big 5 (game), amazing coastal towns, mountains and much more.

The Fifa World Cup Stadiums will always be a reminder of the potential of this incredible nation. It would be great if the majority of South Africans could now move forward and accept that apartheid is in the past and focus on building a secure environment with plenty of opportunity for all who are now proudly South African.

Nelson Mandela who unfortunately could not make the opening of the Fifa 2010 World Cup due to a death in his family, will hopefully be able to hand the Fifa World Cup Trophy to the winning team of The Fifa 2010 World Cup South Africa. What a legacy that would leave behind, this was the dream of Nelson Mandela and the others that struggled for a democratic South Africa. I would like to say Madeba you are a true hero an incredible person if were not for your vision and humble heart this would not have been possible! Viva Mandela Viva your legacy will live on forever. So, a big congratulations to all that made the Fifa 2010 World Cup South Africa possible Dannie Jordan and his team and every person in South Africa well done!

Tomorrow we see the final between Netherlands and Spain a battle of battles the golden ball will be played in the city of gold Johannesburg at Soccer City. For all those who played and those who came to support the Fifa 2010 World Cup...Thank You Enjoy the Final unti next time...

Semi Final, Last 2010 Match in Cape Town Netherlands vs. Uruguay

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:31:00 +0000

Last Fifa 2010 World Cup Match in Cape Town Today

It is sad to see the Fifa World Cup 2010 coming to an end, especially for Cape Town. The match between Uruguay and the Netherlands will certainly be one of the toughest matches played in Cape Town today. Both teams have not lost a match yet during the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. The Dutch have plenty of support in South Africa and ousted five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the quarter finals. Uruguayans defeated Ghana in a penalty kick out after ending 1-1.
Uruguay’s team is without their striker, Luis Suarez given a red a card against Ghana. Uruguay's captain Diego Lugano is certain to miss today's semi final due to injury. Netherlands is playing great and it looks for certain they will be advancing to the final. The Dutch have won all group games against Denmark, Japan and Cameroon and Brazil.

Locals in Cape Town will be flocking to the fan park and stadium during the course of today, for a last opportunity to experience the Fifa World Cup 2010 fever, before every thing returns back to normal on Monday next week. What an experience for South Africa a once in a life time event.

Brazil vs. Netherlands Victory for the Orange

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:28:00 +0000

Brazil vs. Netherlands ends in 1-2 Victory For Netherlands

Yesterday brought about a surprise in the Fifa 2010 World Cup Quater Finals as firm favourites Brazil leave the Fifa 2010 World after been defeated by Netherlands in a 2:1 Victory. For South Africans in was a sweet and bitter day. Afrikaans people have been suporting Netherlands while black South Africans have been supporting Ghana. While for the fans wearing orange they celebrated and will be travelling to Cape Town to face Uruguay as Ghana the last remaining Africa team leave the Fifa 2010 World Cup.

Baie geluk Holland!

Uruguay vs. Ghana Fifa 2010 World Cup...So Close

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:17:00 +0000

Ghana Almost the First Africa Team to Make The Semi Finals

Uruguay survived when Ghana missed a penalty kick at the very end of extra time, then won the shootout 4-2 after a 1-1 draw in their World Cup quarterfinal Friday. The wild win sent the South Americans into the semifinals for the first time in 40 years. It sent the final African team home in tears.Sastian Abreu chipped in his penalty kick to give Uruguay a spot opposite the Netherlands in the final four.

Ghana missed twice in the shootout, but wouldn't have been there had Asamoah Gyan, who made two penalty kicks earlier in the tournament, not hit the crossbar on the final play of overtime.

So Uruguay, once a soccer power, most recently an afterthought, travels to Cape Town for Tuesday's semifinal. The last nation to make the tournament, it needed a playoff against Costa Rica just to get in.

Pavlos Joseph Given R750 Fine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:41:00 +0000

Above: Pavlos Joseph, English Football Supporter Arrested in South Africa

Pavlos Joseph the angry English Football Supporter who stormed into the English Football Teams Change Rooms at a South African Fifa World Cup Stadium. Pavlos Joseph was arrested after the event and plead guilty today in a World Cup Court in South Africa, he was given a R750 fine, the equivalent of 75 Euros and is allowed to go home with a ban on future Fifa World Cup Matches.

Fifa a Victim of South Africa High Crime Rate

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:16:00 +0000

Fifa a Victim of South Africa Crime

Fifa Headquaters Robbed in Johannesburg South Africa

A robbery at the Fifa headquarters in Johannesburg was confirmed by national police commissioner General Bheki Cele on Tuesday."Yes we know there was burglary there. We are looking into it," Cele told a national press club briefing in Pretoria.He said seven trophy replicas and two jerseys had been taken during the incident which led police to believe that the crime was perpetrated by people familiar with the offices.It was not immediately clear when the incident took place.Meanwhile, Cele said that since the start of the World Cup 316 people had been arrested, 207 of them South Africans, for tournament-related crime.They were followed by Ethiopians at 11, Algerians (nine), UK citizens (eight), six people each from Mozambique, Zimbabwe, America and Pakistan, five people from Argentina and four Slovakians."It's the United Nations of crime," he quipped to much laughter.Cele said 90 percent of the arrests had been in connection with theft and by far the majority of these cases could be attributed to negligence on the part of the lawful owner.This was as cellphones and laptops had been left unattended and then stolen.He said police were also increasing their vigilance outside the stadiums as to date 29 cases of unauthorised ticket scalping had been reported."Thirty-three persons have been arrested in these cases of which 14 are South African and 19 are citizens of other countries," he said.

- Sapa

Storms hit Cape Town, Fifa 2010 World Cup Match Spain vs. Portugal

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:07:00 +0000

Storms hit Cape Town this afternoon, Gail force winds and rain will make tonight's match very cold and wet. Traffic jams and public transport to the Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town will also be effected. Get on waterproof jackets and umbrellas and prepare for an extremely cold evening...Spain and Portugal will be an extremely tough match in bad weather. That's were Cape Town got it's name Cape of Storms.

Journalists Arrest in South Africa Outrages British Media

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:06:00 +0000

The journalist working for Trinity Mirror (UK) was arrested in South Africa over an English Fan entering the England Football Team's change room during a Fifa 2010 World Cup Match. The breech of security was an embarrassment for South African security and what made matters worse was that Prince William and Prince Harry had been present in the change room shortly before the angry English football supporter breeched security and barged into the change room.

The SAP (South African Police) arrested Simon Wright the British journalist, on suspicion of "orchestrating" the event. The English Football Supporter was initially released but was later arrested at a guest house in Camps Bay, Cape Town and was then also detained by the SAPS.

Simon Wright interviewed the English Football Fan, Pavlos Joseph for the Sunday Mirror newspaper UK. This lead to his arrest and accusations by South African Security that he harboured the fan and planed the incident. Today, (Tuesday) the owners of the Sunday Mirror insisted Simon Wright had not done any wrong and rejected any allegations that suggested that he had staged the event to get a story. Nick Fullagar the director of media group Trinity Mirror said in a media statement "It was an absolutely legitimate story that Simon Wright was involved in and he conducted himself perfectly properly as he would have here in the UK".

In the meanwhile Simon Wright has been bailed out and will be waiting for an outcome of the case the World Cup Court in South Africa on Wednesday.

Terrorists Arrested at Zimbabwe / South Africa Border during Fifa 2010 World Cup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:03:00 +0000

Above: Zimbabweans crossing near the Beightbridge Border into South Africa

South African police arrested two Pakistani terrorists wanted by Interpol. One of the Pakistani terror suspects had a warrant sought by Interpol in connection with terrorist activities. The terror suspects tried to enter South Africa on Sunday (28 June), at the Beitbridge border crossing from Zimbabwe to South Africa. It is unclear what the terror suspects intentions were coming to South Africa during the world Cup. They obviously however tried to take advantage of the weak security at the Beitbridge Border Crossing where thousand of people come to and from South Africa. There are also many illegal border crossings by hundred as Zimbabweans flock to South Africa to escape poverty in Zimbabwe. The state-controlled Zimbabwean newspaper,"The Herald” reported that the South African police arrested the two Pakistan citizens, Muhammad Imran, 33 and Chaudhry Parvez Ahmed 39. Whilst trying to enter South Africa. The terror suspects came from Saudi Arabia, then took a flight to Tanzania, where they managed to obtained fake Kenyan passports. They then drove by vehicle to to Zimbabwe. They are currently been held in custody in Harare. The South Africa's border with Zimbabwe security has been tightened for the 2010 World Cup. It is a great concern that terror suspects have attempted to enter South Africa and hopefully security forces in South Africa will be able to keep terrorists from disrupting a great event thus far.

Victory for Netherlands Fifa 2010 World Cup Quater Final

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Dutch Fans celebrate victory against Slovakia!

This afternoon Netherlands defeated Slovakia by 2:1. This match was crucial for Slovakia but they now exit the Fifa 2010 World Cup. Netherlands took the lead early on and at the end of the second half Netherlands had scored two goals against Slovika (2:0. In the the second half Slovakia managed to score thier one and only goal against the Dutch.

Many South African's support the Dutch as South Africa was a Dutch Colony founded by the Dutch East India Company. Afrikaans people are Dutch decendents and Dutch history has deep roots in South Africa. Afrikaans "Baie Geluk Holland"

To watch the highlights of the Netherlands vs Slovakia match:
www.footytube.com

To watch the rest of the Fifa 2010 World Cup live online see:
www.espn360.com

The next Fifa 2010 World Cup of the quater finals is this evening between Brazil and Chile this should be another tense game with both sides having a lot at stake...

Geramany Slaughter England 4 goals to 1 Fifa 2010 World Cup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:52:00 +0000

GERMANY (4) vs. ENGLAND (1)

England will go home in shame after Germany slaughtered England scoring 4 goals to England's 1. Amoungst the disappointed English fans were Mick Jager. England goes home perhaps the biggest disappoint in World Cup History.

Mick Jagger watching England's defeat at the Fifa 2010 World Cup South Africa.

Well done Ghana, the Only African Team to Reach Quater Final Stage

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:38:00 +0000

Asamoah Gyan, after scoring the winning goal against USA in the Fifa 2010 World Cup

Ghana gave the USA a battle last night at the end of the match (90 min) 30 minutes of extra time was added on the match and Ghana put up an impressive performance scoring a goal in the first half of the extra 30 minutes. Ghana is the third African side ever to reach the quarter-final stage at a World Cup. Thanks to Asamoah Gyan who strike in the goal that lead Ghana 2-1 against USA. Ghana, defeated USA 2-1 in the 2006 World Cup as well.

Ghana's coach Milovan Rajevac's played a 4-2-3-1 system which dominated the opening half to the extent that US midfielder Ricardo Clark was substituted in just 30 minutes. Ghana scored in only 5 minutes of the game.

The US leaves the Fifa 2010 World Cup disappointed, they managed to win their group yet made many mistakes during the match against Ghana like Jay DeMerit who allowed a long kick down field from Richard Kingson to reach Kwadwo Asamoah who made a brilliant low strike that was saved by Howard.

Former US president Bill Clinton was in the stands to show his support for USA. Donovan's equalised the score with a goal that went in off the post. For Africa this was a major celebration as Ghana now will be the only African team going forward on African soil.

The Final 16 Qualifiers of The Fifa 2010 World Cup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:06:00 +0000

The Qualifiers of The Final 16 Fifa World Cup 2010 Have Emerged

The battle for the final 16 FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifiers have emerged. Yesterday, Brazil and Portugal drew making both teams qualify for the final 16. Côte d'Ivoire beat Korea DPR (North Korea) 3-0 at Nelspruit. Chile (1 goal) lost to Spain (2 goals). Switzerland v/s Honduras ended in goalless draw. The semi final qualifiers of the Fifa 2010 World Cup final 16 at today the end of group matches are:

Final 16 Qualifiers for The Fifa 2010 World Cup, South Africa:

Group A
Uruguay
Mexico

Group B
Argentina
Korea Republic

Group C
USA
England

Group D
Germany
Ghana

Group E
Netherlands
Japan

Group F
Paraguay
Slovakia

Group G
Brazil
Portugal

Group H
Spain
Chile

Stage 2 matches start today: Uruguay vs. Korea, USA vs. Ghana

Portugal vs. Brazil Fifa 2010 World Cup 25 June 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:50:00 +0000

Today the most exciting match of the FIFA World Cup 2010 as the two giant football teams of group G face each other for their place in the final 16 of The Fifa World Cup, 2010 South Africa. The match between Portugal vs. Brazil will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Durban has the best weather in South Africa so weather will not be a issue. The match kicks off at 16:00 (SA local time).

Brazil have been the only team to be in every World Cup and have only lost one of their 32 World Cup first-round matches since 1966. Portugal has played well in the Fifa 2010 World Cup matches and scored seven goals against North Korea more goals than in their nine previous World Cup finals games combined.

The Match is going to be one of the most exciting matches of the Fifa 2010 World Cup to date . The Referee for today's match is Larrionda Bezzerao of Uruguay.

For the betting fans the desire will be to bet on Portugal v Brazil. Today's betting odds for Portugal vs. Brazil are Portugal for win, odds of around 13/5 (3.60). A draw odds are around 2/1 (3.00). A Brazil win odds of around 6/5 (2.20).

Portugal vs Brazil odds are very tempting and a must for all you betting fans!

Enjoy the big game and if you are visiting South Africa please send in your comments....

Today's Fifa World Cup Matches

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:55:00 +0000

The Weather is great in Cape Town, South Africa today as the Dutch take on Cameroon Tonight

Today the next round of eliminations begin in the Fifa 2010 World Cup

Group E Matches:

The 2010 Fifa World Cup Group E match between Cameroon and Netherlands playing in Cape Town today at 8:30 pm (local time) and Dutch Fans are all ready painting Cape Town Orange as the expect a win against Cameroon tonight. The Cameroons are going to give it all they have got in all or nothing game and the Dutch won't be in for an easy defeat. According a report put out by Mzansi Football, it has been a disappointing campaign for the Cameroonians, with rumours of infighting and dissatisfaction with the team selections of coach Paul Le Guen. The Netherlands have already secured their place in the Last 16 so they can relax and enjoy the match.

Group F Matches:

Then Few would have thought Group F would look at this stage. World champions Italy sharing second place with New Zealand, and Paraguay leading the pack. Today these teams will battle it out for their places in the last 16.

SVK (1 point) takes on World Champions Italy (2 points) at 16:00 (SA Local Time)
Denmark takes on Japan at 20:30 (SA Local Time)
PAR (4 points) takes on NZL (2 points) at 16:00

Today's matches are going to be tough and for some a big disappointment...as they leave the arena of the Fifa 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Fifa 2010 World Cup Qualifers (16) Semi Finals

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:18:00 +0000

Which 2010 Fifa World Cup teams are going through to the final 16 semi finals?

Fifa World Cup 2010 Qualifiers for Semi Finals:

Group A:

Uruguay (7)

Mexico (4)

Group B:

Agentinia (9)

Korea Republic (4)

Group C:

USA (5)

England (5)

Group D:

Germany (6)

Ghana (4)

Group E

Netherlands Highlights

Japan Highlights

Slovakia Highlights

Today's Upcoming matches:

North Korea vs. Côte d’Ivoire 25 Jun 4:00pm (South Africa Time)

Portugal vs. Brazil 25 Jun 4:00pm (South Africa Time) war of all wars!!!

Chile vs. Spain 25 Jun 8:30pm (South Africa Time)

Switzerland vs. Honduras 25 Jun 8:30pm (South Africa Time)

Fifa Drops Charges Against Dutch Girls

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:16:00 +0000

Fifa dropped the criminal charges it laid against two attractive Dutch Ladies for wearing orange mini dresses at a Fifa 2010 World Cup match. Fifa pressed charges against the Dutch Ladies for "ambush marketing".

But today the criminal charges were withdrawn against Barbara Castelein and Mirthe Nieuwpoort. Their passports were returned and they were greeted by supporters when they left the Johannesburg Magistrates Court.

The girls only crime was being two of 36 sexy women wearing orange mini dresses with a tiny Bavaria label at the match between Holland and Denmark last week. If the girls were not arrested no body would have even known about the apparent ambush marketing stunt. Now however the girls are now infamous and Baveria has enjoyed world wide publicity at these girls expense.

Castelein, 29, and 30-year-old Nieuwpoort were arrested, ordered to surrender their passports and forced to post bail or face immediate imprisonment for wearing orange mini skirts!

The world was outraged at the arrest of the girls!