World Cup England supporters to visit Robben Island and townships
By Mark | June 7, 2010
The Guardian, Monday June 7
England fans spending time in a notorious prison and taking on locals across South Africa might not immediately bring to mind the most positive of World Cup headlines.
But for a group of more than 60 England supporters their trip to meet former prisoners on Robben Island, a series of matches in townships across South Africa and goodwill trips to schools are part of their attempt to demonstrate to the world how the reputation of England’s travelling support has changed. Read the rest of this entry »
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Miracles still happen
By Info | June 4, 2010
By Maggie Paterson, ACTSA National Executive Committee
South Africa is gripped by World Cup football fever. You can’t miss it at Johannesburg’s bright, shiny new OR Tambo airport. I arrived just in time to see the Brazil team land to an ecstatic welcome. Flags of the Cup nations flutter everywhere. South African colours blaze from every other passing car. In Tshwane (Pretoria), banners hang from every lamp post greeting the countries and announcing the games to be played in the city. Read the rest of this entry »
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World Cup activity and events
By Mark | May 27, 2010
All the latest activity and events from across the country to celebrate World Cup 2010.
- Glasgow City Council
- Bristol City Council
- London Borough of Haringey
- Middlesborough
- World Cup Diski party, London
- London Borough of Islington
If you have an event or activity you’d like to add to our list, let us know at campaigns@actsa.org
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The World Cup is Africa’s chance to show how it has changed
By Mark | April 26, 2010
Sport has the power to rebuild fractured relationships
Kofi Annan, the Guardian, 26 April
Sport is far more than just a game. One only has to savour the global excitement in the runup to this year’s football World Cup to get a feel for its power and transformative potential. With less than 50 days to go before the first match kicks off, billions of football fans are looking forward immensely to the tournament. So am I – and not just because Ghana, my own country, has such a strong side. Read the rest of this entry »
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World Cup ‘a defining moment’ for South Africa
By Info | April 21, 2010
By Barry Moody, the Mail&Guardian online, 21 April 2010
The Soccer World Cup in 50 days’ time will be South Africa’s greatest opportunity to show off the diversity and potential of the nation and the whole of Africa, President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday.
Zuma spoke at a day of festivities to mark the 50-day mark in Kimberley, site of a 19th-century diamond rush that was a key event in the development of modern South Africa. Read the rest of this entry »
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World Cup 2010 Diski Party
By Info | April 19, 2010
Philosophy Football, supported by ACTSA, have organised a night of celebration and solidarity to kick off your World Cup 2010 celebrations. The World Cup Diski Party will take place on Friday 4 June, seven days before the World Cup kicks off in South Africa.
The show starts at 7pm, with food from 6pm and dancefloor open through to 2am. It will be held at The Camden Centre, Euston Road London WC1 (oposite St Pancras Station). Read the rest of this entry »
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Launch of Football and Freedom teaching pack
By Info | March 10, 2010
On 3 March, 100 days before the 2010 World Cup, the NUT and Action for Southern Africa launched the ‘Football and Freedom’ teaching pack at Alexandra Park School in London with guest speaker Dr Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education and Training for South Africa. Read the rest of this entry »
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South Africa State Visit
By Info | March 3, 2010
The state visit of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa to Britain (3 -5 March) is an affirmation of the solidarity between people in Britain and South Africa. The democratic government of South Africa has consistently thanked those who took action against apartheid and supported the struggle for freedom and democracy for South Africa. It continues to request support today as it seeks to ensure decent and sustainable livelihoods for all South Africans. Read the rest of this entry »
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Special Mandela anniversary T-shirt
By admin | February 19, 2010
This summer South Africa will host Africa’s first World Cup. To mark the event and the anniversary of Mandela’s release, Philosophy Football has launched a special ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ T-shirt.
It is available at an exclusive £5 off discount, just £15.99 to ACTSA members and supporters.
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