Zuma now sure to be one-term president only In December 2007, South Africa observed with keen interest developments at the African National Congress’ national policy conference in Polokwane. Not quite halfway to the next conference, minds already are turning to Bloemfontein in 2012. As a very early succession race continues to gain momentum, it seems increasingly likely that his own party will deny...

Is Fifa practising clever spin or Chinese bookkeeping? This year’s Fifa Soccer World Cup in South Africa is set to generate the highest commercial revenue ever for an edition of the event, said chief executive officer of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Danny Jordaan, during a recent lecture organised by the Royal African Society in London. At the same time, according to a report circulated...

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Springbok 2010 itinerary is a recipe for 2011 failure With a decision that leaves many South African fans – and quite a few sport scientists – flabbergasted and bemused, South African rugby administrators have embarked on an untenable workload for the Springboks, particularly toward the latter part of the year when they should be gearing themselves for the defence of their Rugby World Cup title...

Finding your way at major airports is no joke The Airports Company South Africa last week claimed that it is 90% ready to deal with the demands of the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup to take place in June. On the very same day that the general manager of OR Tambo International Airport made this claim, a visitor to his airport could not gather from the overhead signage in the main lobby which of the signs...