Both sides head into the clash well short of full strength. South Africa have only a handful of their overseas-based players ...

SOWETO—As soon as we land in Johannesburg, our phone rings. It’s Cynthia, a South African friend of a friend who we had contacted for the first time a few days earlier from New York. “Where are you?” ...

The Buccaneers are strengthening their arsenal once again, securing another key signing as they intensify their push for ...

Jumping, dancing and chanting, more than 1,000 fans showed up in Soweto on Thursday to get a glimpse of Brazil's practice for the World Cup. Fans yelled and waved Brazilian and South African flags the ...

When first considering a voyage to South Africa, the host country of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it was not without trepidation. Crime, poverty and fear had an impact on what has always been a narrow ...

FC Samuels recognised its junior players’ hard work and achievements at a lively awards ceremony following a stellar season ...

Young footballers in Soweto, South Africa get to partake in something special with the opening of a world class training facility created by Nike. It boasts state of the arts amenities that include ...

JOHANNESBURG – JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Built on the edge of Soweto, Soccer City stadium will be the grand stage for Sunday's World Cup final. For many South Africans, though, the site has been hallowed ...

Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photograph by Laura Lane. We packed a week’s worth of sight-seeing into my last day in Johannesburg—Theatre Market (where I proved ...

Pop star Shakira performed the African Waka Waka dance at a school in Soweto on Wednesday as she prepared for her World Cup opening concert performance. Dressed in blue jeans and a T-shirt with a lion ...

Soweto (South Africa) (AFP) – Orlando Pirates had the better scoring chances during a 0-0 draw with Kaizer Chiefs Saturday in a lively first Soweto derby of the South African season. Pirate Thabo ...

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed that tickets for the Nedbank Cup final will go on sale on Monday. The highly-anticipated clash between Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is ...