Post World Cup blues hit SA

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is over and scores of South Africans are feeling a bit of the blues and wondering what to do next.

• Cup closes racial gaps
• Smooth ride for World Cup
• Lula: SA enchanted the world

DA: SA can be proud

South Africa has every reason to be proud of its achievements as host nation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says DA leader Helen Zille.

• Merkel to dine with Zille
• Zille: We must use Cup lessons
• Zille: SA united behind Bafana

Majola beats SA drum

CSA has congratulated FIFA, the SA Football Association and the South African nation on staging the "best ever" SWC.

• Netherlands: 'ugly' football
• Spain trump the high studs
• Mandela crowns SWC final

Spain crowned World Champs

Andres Iniesta scored with four minutes of extra time remaining to give Spain victory over the Netherlands and a first SWC title.

• Invader tries to grab Cup
• Flower named after vuvuzela
• Soccer City erupts in light

World Cup caption capers

Here's a raft of great photos from the World Cup that lend themselves to ridicule and humour - add your funny caption!

• FIFA to tighten final security
• Acsa blames private jets
• SWC attendance to top 3million

Parreira going on Brazil break

SA's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said that he would be heading off to his homeland for a break at the end of the month.

• Spain concerned about Paul
• World Cup final sold out
• You can't win without the ball

SWC courts could continue

The success of World Cup courts could see elements of them incorporated permanently into the court system, says the justice ministry.

• 100 guilty in SWC courts
• SWC courts deal with 142 cases
• 28 convicted in special courts

Parreira: Proud of SA

Former SA coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says he is proud of the team he led at the SWC despite failing to reach the knockout rounds.

• Pitso new Bafana coach
• Tovey would relish Bafana role
• Queiroz: Spain deserved it

New kit sponsors for Bafana?

Nike are in line to take over as Bafana's official shirt sponsors after SAFA were reported to be close to ending their deal with adidas.

• Moloto not impressed by Bafana
• Pitso will be Bafana coach
• Bonus day for Bafana players

Brazil legend backs SA

Legendary SWC winner and former Brazil captain Cafu has described the 2010 World Cup finals “as beyond expectations.”

• South Americans scoring in SA
• Final vote: Hottest fan
• SA behind BaGhana BaGhana

SA behind BaGhana BaGhana

Most South Africans are rallying their support behind Ghana, the only African team left at this year's World Cup.

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Pitso will be Bafana coach

According to sources, SAFA will announce Pitso Mosimane as the new Bafana Bafana coach on Thursday.

• SA: Ghana 'pride of Africa'
• Africa won't lose WC slots
• Sono: Bafana underachieved

Teko goes into hiding

Bafana player Teko Modise has seemingly disappeared from the public eye to avoid the attention of a South African soccer public.

• Pitso new Bafana coach
• Dunga sad Bafana knocked out
• New Bafana coach 'chosen'

Hawkers suffer as SA go out

Johannesburg hawkers were raking it in at the start of the World Cup, but now business has slowed down following Bafana's elimination.

• Vendors empty ahead of game
• Flag vendors cashing in
• Vendors fight for rights

New Bafana coach 'chosen'

Outgoing Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has disclosed that the next man to lead the national team has already been decided.

• Help fight SWC greed!
• Parreira departs a proud man
• Bafana fans switch allegiance

Bafana fans switch allegiance

England, Brazil, or Argentina? SA fans are split on which team to switch their allegiances to following the exit of Bafana Bafana.

• Blow your vuvus for Ghana!
• Favourites to succeed Parreira
• Jordaan: Bafana won our hearts

Jordaan: Bafana won our hearts

Danny Jordaan spoke on behalf of SA when he revealed his pride in Bafana Bafana despite their exit from the Soccer World Cup.

• Oh, so close for Bafana!
• Bafana make nation proud
• SA media praise Bafana

SA media praise Bafana

South African media have praised Bafana Bafana's bittersweet exit from the Soccer World Cup after beating France.

• Mphela: It was good
• Oh, so close for Bafana!
• Mixed emotions for Mokoena

Oh, so close for Bafana!

George Dearnaley is happy to admit he got his Bafana v France prediction horribly wrong - but is a very proud fan today.

• Modise: I didn't hear jeers
• Domenech refuses handshake
• Parreira departs a proud man

World Cup not over, says Safa

The SA Football Association has praised Bafana Bafana, thanked fans, and urged South Africans to continue being great hosts.

• Bafana out; gees remains
• World Cup helped bridge divide
• Zuma: Bafana made us proud

Mixed emotions as SA bow out

South Africa's players exited the World Cup with a mixture of pride and disappointment following their win over France.

• Domenech refuses handshake
• Bafana make nation proud
• French fans cheered for SA

World Cup helped bridge divide

The World Cup has helped bridge the racial divide in a South Africa still often split by colour lines, says President Jacob Zuma.

• SWC to heal racial divide?
• Soccer fever grips Parliament
• Bloem ready for SA-France

French fans cheered for SA

French fans in Paris groaned and booed for their own team and even cheered for South Africa as they watched the critical match.

• SA beat France but go out
• Bafana make nation proud
• Heartbreak in victory for SA

SA splurges during World Cup

Blinded by enthusiasm, many South Africans are spending money on non-essentials during the soccer tournament, says a financial advisor.

• Scalpers sell tickets at game
• Repay money spent on tickets
• Department splurges on tickets

French plane already booked

Britain's Sky News says the French football team will leave straight for the airport if they fail to win against South Africa.

• France drop captain Evra
• Bookies fancy Bafana defeat
• Les Bleus are our toughest yet

SA fans to boost Bafana

SA's most passionate soccer fans are counting on the fervour of their support to lift Bafana Bafana to victory against France.

• Bafana will surprise many
• No rift in Bafana camp
• Bafana are set to make history

Bafana will surprise many

Suspended Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune believes SA and the world are in for a surprise when the national team takes on France.

• Bafana are set to make history
• Bookies fancy Bafana defeat
• No rift in Bafana camp

Fans up the fashion game

When it comes to fashion, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has taken the game of dressing up to another level.

• FIFA brand police quiz fans
• Jubilant fans beg for rooms
• Bafana fans remain hopeful

Tinkler: Bafana should be brave

Former Bafana defensive midfielder Eric Tinkler has advised the South African national team to take it easy when they face France.

• Bafana face uphill battle
• Glimmer of hope for Bafana
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Glimmer of hope for Bafana

The way the French have been imploding over the last few days suggests there might be some hope for Bafana, writes Mark Gleeson.

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