2010 dress-rehearsal 'a success'
Exceptional hospitality, world-class stadiums, watertight security, passionate fans, pulsating football, and a major step-up in the national team's performance – the Confederations Cup bodes well for a successful World Cup, says Fifa, although there are some "challenges to be addressed" ahead of 2010.
Beach Bafana eye World Cup berth
Bafana Bafana's showing in the Confederations Cup – they came close to upsetting heavyweights Spain and Brazil last week – has given South Africa's "Beach Bafana" hope ahead of this week's Africa qualifiers for the 2009 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup.
Drogba, kids tackle xenophobia
The Youth African Soccer Cup, devised to help South African children discover other African countries and their cultures, took place in Johannesburg on the weekend – with special guest and project ambassador Didier Drogba on hand to lend support.
Fifa gives Zuma his ref's certificate
In the unlikely event of an injury to a referee during the 2010 Fifa World Cup, South Africa has a ready replacement – in President Jacob Zuma, who's just been given a special award by Fifa for refereeing on Robben Island during his years as a political prisoner.
South Africa's Cup flows over
Photographs of the fans that filled the stadiums during the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup, beamed onto a giant sphere, floated above the closing ceremony in Johannesburg on Sunday night. Their passion reflected a nation that came together for a tournament that has given South Africa many reasons to smile.
Brazil, football the winners in Africa
If the quality of the football that has been on display in South Africa over the past two weeks is anything to go by, the world is in for an absolute feast when the World Cup arrives in Africa for the first time in 2010.
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