South Africa

Durban - The 2010 FIFA World Cup has done so much for South Africa but on a personal level for fans, it has left them with some great memories.

Pretoria - The usually laid back Bloemfontein is alive with activity as thousands flock to the city to watch the historic game between Bafana Bafana and former world champions France this afternoon.

Durban - Difficult decisions had to be made leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Planning Unit at the eThekwini Municipality Sue Bannister had to make some of them.

Pretoria - As the 2010 FIFA World Cup quickly approaches the half-way mark, initial glitches have been ironed out and the competition is progressing magnificently, says the CEO of the Local Organising Committee, Danny Jordaan.

Pretoria - All the logistical arrangements are in place in the City of Roses, to ensure that fans who have thronged there to watch the all-important clash between Bafana Bafana and France this afternoon, enjoy a great world cup experience.

Pretoria - Local soccer crazy fans who have still not bought their tickets for the upcoming world cup spectacle will get one last chance to purchase their tickets this week.

Johannesburg - FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, has given South Africa 9 out of 10 for organising a successful World Cup.

Pretoria - Faith based organisations have a positive and constructive role in ensuring effective change in the lives of poor people, says President Jacob Zuma.

Cape Town - Initial surveys and research show that Cape Town restaurants, informal traders, hotels and shopping malls are experiencing better than usual business over the winter period, as foreign football fans are flocking to the city for the biggest soccer tourney

Durban - On the eve of Women's Day, four women share their desires with BuaNews and reflect on what is most important to them as women across the country celebrate their achievements, Kemantha Govender reports.

Johannesburg - FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, has given South Africa 9 out of 10 for organising a successful World Cup

Durban - KwaZulu-Natal was once again under the microscope as assessments for the province's readiness to host seven matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup continued.

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has joined the call by President Jacob Zuma, Madiba, the nation and the African continent to rally behind Bafana Bafana in their critical final Group A match against France this afternoon.

Pretoria - Twelve teenagers from a local charity organisation will receive an unforgettable slice of the 2010 FIFA World Cup action, when they carry the national flags of the competing nations onto the field ahead of the Nigeria vs Korea match tonight in Durban

Johannesburg - The people of South Africa were the "true stars" of the World Cup, after they united to prove that South Africa was capable of hosting a world class event.