South Africa hosts second World Cup Soccer

The 2006 street soccer world cup to be held in Cape Town South Africa

South Africa will host the 2006 Homeless Street Soccer World Cup, an annual event that attracts teams from across the world.

In 2003 and 2004 South Africa sent teams made up of members of the soccer team of Big Issue, a monthly magazine produced by journalists and sold by homeless and unemployed people to generate income.

The magazine, member of the International Network of Street Papers, has put over R8 million (±1 million euro) into the pockets of homeless South Africans.

In 2004, when the event was held in Sweden, the Big Issue team finished eighth.

"Hosting the 2006 tournament will be good for The Big Issue, good for the team and good for the country," said James Garner, the editor of the magazine.

"It will do much to draw attention to issues of poverty."

(source: International Network of Street Papers / 18 August 2004)

Killarney International RacewayKillarney International Raceway, the ...

Free for kids under 12 and you can bring in your own food

Plett Ocean festival 2025All you need to know about the Plett ...

Unpacked: Events, must-try activities and where to stay & eat

Harringtons Cocktail Lounge District SixA guide to East City’s hottest block, ...

From dazzling disco & whiskey dinners to live music

FYRE Dining Entrance Open fire dining in Paarl

Braaibroodjies, melktert ice cream & live music

Harringtons Cocktail Lounge District SixFridays at East City's Harrington Street

Bar hop in one building, from happy hour to live music

Harrington Street East City Sessions Thursday nights at East City's ...

From jazz to rock to techno and Funk First Thursdays

fable Cocktail Bar 1fable on Bree is fun and dead serious ...

Where else are you handcuffed to your drink?

XWUnpacked: Tulbagh Christmas in Winter

Where to stay, what to bring, and which tickets are best value

TRIVIA

image description

Our epic 7 Things Weekend Guide shows...

Read More
GiveawaysTravel Tips