The Real World Cup

How ordinary South Africans are experiencing the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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A week after the #worldcup final, I'm still seeing people in Bafana jerseys every day.

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World Cup adverts on radio, tv slowly giving way to Happy Birthday wishes for Mandela on Sunday.

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Durban's soccer stadium is still attracting visitors - who bungee jump from the top of its arch for about $80. #keepingbusy

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New blog post: Back to the future http://www.therealworldcup.com/2010/07/14/back-to-the-future/

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South Africa confirms it will bid for 2020 or 2024 Olympics. Most likely city is Durban, which has year-round summer weather. #durban2020

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SA sports channels playing old games in a loop. #postcupblues

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It's like the end of a month-long Christmas.

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Nelson Mandela will make an appearance at the closing ceremonies on Sunday if his health allows him. #worldcup

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New blog post: When the world's eyes turn away http://www.therealworldcup.com/2010/07/08/when-the-worlds-eyes-turn-away/

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New blog post: Yes We Can http://www.therealworldcup.com/2010/07/08/yes-we-can/

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You'd think it was 1642: the Dutch have taken over Cape Town. This time, South Africans are overjoyed to see the oranje reign. #ned

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Uruguay-Netherlands match in Cape Town tonight - I predict a hostile reaction from the crowd when Uruguay takes the field. #worldcup

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The days between #worldcup matches drag on...all anyone can talk about is the next time the teams will take to the pitch.

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#gha #uru game in 3D at Cape Town movie theatre: like being right on the pitch, except you can't reach out with your hand to stop the ball.

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No pressure, Ghana - just one billion Africans screaming you on. #worldcup

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New blog post: Eat. Sleep. Soccer. http://www.therealworldcup.com/2010/06/30/eat-sleep-soccer/

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There's a good downpour in Cape Town about once a week. Spanish and Portuguese fans, sorry that it's your turn to get soaked.

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New blog post: The Rainbow Bandwagon http://www.therealworldcup.com/2010/06/27/the-rainbow-bandwagon/

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Vuvuzelas go wild in Cape Town streets with Ghana's 2-1 win over the USA.

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More Ghanaian flags popping up around Cape Town. Let's see if Africa's last standing team beats the USA tonight.