Germany versus Australia

It was a wonderful experience attending the Germany versus Australia match on Sunday at Moses Mabhida Stadium in the delightfully warm climate of Durban. Although I was supporting Germany, I ended up shouting for Australia in sympathy as the Germans deftly scored goal after goal. The Aussie supporters were full of spirit and a joy to watch, however they became quieter as the match progressed. I missed the usual Bafana supporters who still have the best spirit and most colour. 
With regards to the vuvuzela complainants, I was amused to see that the vast majority of blasters were the foreigners. Of course, I took my vuvu along and attempted to give it a good blast every now and again. My daughter put me to shame as her blast sounded exactly right, while mine sound like an ox being slaughtered or an elephant giving birth.
I loved every moment of the beautiful game in my favourite stadium. Go Durbs and well done, Germany! 

United We Stand

What a day! I managed to make my way to Sandton in between appointments yesterday and what a joy it was. Incredible scenes of support and patriotism from all ages, sizes, colours and types of people.

Vuvus blaring, people dancing, cops smiling, yellow and green, crowds, fun and laughter, tears and pride are all snippets of the not-to-be-missed experience. I am so looking forward to my first match, now more than ever.

What an incredible nation South Africa is.

                                                                   

Colourful World Cup Car

World Cup support is everywhere! If you live in Jozi, don't forget to join in the Bafana Bafana support parade in Sandton today.

World Cup Spirit

The vibe in Johannesburg just gets better and better. World Cup Spirit is alive and thriving. The city is looking so colourful and the means of showing support are becoming more and more creative. I saw someone's hubcaps painted like soccer balls with the South African flag yesterday. I am going to miss all of this when the World Cup is over.

Proud Johannesburg during the 2010 FIFA World Cup

I was sent an email yesterday with a bunch of photos of Johannesburg ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup which are so cool. I will be posting them here over the next few days. I do not know who took them, so I can't give any credit, but thank you Jozi photographer, whoever you are. 


There is an amazing vibe in Johannesburg as we are six days away from kickoff. There are flags, footballs, vuvuzelas and Makarapas everywhere and people are dressed in football regalia much of the time. Great fun. I am really looking forward to my first match.

Footballs in the Sky

Footballs everywhere in South Africa. The ABSA balloon has new meaning during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cullinan Joins in the Football Fever of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Football fever rages throughout the country as we gear up to the the final week until the World Cup. On a visit to the quaint town of Cullinan I came across these two football fans selling football regalia.