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South Africa welcomes high-speed train

Africa's first high-speed regional rail link officially opened on Tuesday in Johannesburg, three days before the start of the World Cup. The "Gautrain" project is named after Gauteng, the province which includes Johannesburg and Pretoria, and aims to connect these two crucial South African cities with a 160 kilometre-an-hour rail service.

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Police claim victory after England, USA draw

With over 40,000 fans descending on the sleepy town of Rustenburg, local police had their work cut out to control crowds and prevent crime. England's reputation for trouble abroad proved to be unfounded though as fans got into the World Cup mood -- and the local cells stayed empty.

The vuvuzela: loved and hated at the World Cup

It's the plastic trumpet that's a staple for South African football fans and which is now beloved by traveling supporters too. But many watching the World Cup on TV -- and even players on the pitch -- are beginning to wonder when the constant buzz of the vuvuzela will end.

South Africa out but not down

South Africa bowed out of the World Cup with a strong display against France, beating the 2006 finalists 2 - 1. It may be the first time a host team has not qualified for the second round, but the spirit of the World Cup continues as fans vow to keep on singing for their new adopted teams.

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South Africa tries to dodge first-round guillotine

"Bafana Bafana" would desperately like to avoid being the first country in World Cup history not to get through the group stages on home turf. But, languishing at the bottom of their group, things aren't looking good.

Parallel World Cup brings hope to youth teams

Running alongside the World Cup is another, no less global, tournament. Football for Hope brings together 32 youth teams from around the world -- each one with first hand experience of using football to overcome conflict, educate or provide an escape from a life of drugs and crime.

Parallel tournament gives hope to disadvantaged youths

South African President Jacob Zuma and football governing body FIFA boss Sepp Blatter launched the Football for Hope tournament in the impoverished Alexandra township in Johannesburg.




Youngsters from disadvantaged communities unite for football

Young footballers -- from some of the most disadvantaged communities -- have taken to the pitch in South Africa for a tournement being held in parallel with the World Cup. Football for Hope was organised by FIFA in partnership with NGOs from across the globe.

Dutch fans jet in for World Cup final

Thousands of Netherlands supporters have arrived in Johannesburg ahead of Sunday's World Cup final. While many are spending little more than a day in South Africa before flying home, others have spent months travelling to the game -- overland across Europe and Africa.

Fans arrive for historic final

Dutch and Spanish fans are both confident of an historic first ever World Cup title ahead of Sunday's final at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg.

South Africa's women hoping to benefit from World Cup effect

As the curtain falls on South Africa's World Cup, the national female team -- Banyana Banyana -- is focused on qualifying for the women's tournament, being held next year in Germany. But with no professional league, poor facilities and disorganised grass-roots organisation, South Africa is likely to struggle against European and American opponents.

Soccer a sanctuary for township lesbians

They call themselves the "Chosen FEW" -- young, female, black, gay and proud. But away from the field, discrimination, assault and even rape is a reality for these women.

Brazil skills for Soweto's disadvantaged

Football coaches from Brazil have been working with teams of children from the Soweto townships -- to bring a bit of South American flair and World Cup cheer to a community suffering from a high level of AIDS, unemployment and drug abuse.

Little football joy for Soweto's poor

Thirty-four years after the bloody student uprising in Soweto, for many in the townships, life has changed little. High unemployment combined with the cost of basic services means that many still live without power, clean running water or sewerage. For the people of Orlando East in Soweto, winning the World Cup is the least of their worries.

Soweto bids colourful farewell to World Cup

To mark the end of the World Cup, residents of Soweto staged a colourful parade through the streets of the famous South African township.