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My city, my World Cup: Mike Sutcliffe

The M&G's Niren Tolsi speaks to Durban municipal manager Mike Sutcliffe about his expectations for the World Cup.

My city, My World Cup: Taxi drivers

Two days ahead of the Soccer World Cup kick-off, taxi drivers driving from downtown Johannesburg to Soweto said they were unhappy.

My city, My World Cup: Kgalema Motlanthe

In anticipation of the Soccer World Cup starting on Friday, Niren Tolsi kicked around with SA's deputy president, Kgalema Motlanthe.

My city, my World Cup: Ticket winner

Joyce Mahlangu is the lucky raffle winner of two Nigeria versus Argentina tickets. The M&G caught up with her.

My city, my World Cup: Player escort

Shaydon Johnson, 10, will lead a World Cup player on to the field. We chat to him about his own soccer dreams as part of our series of profiles.

My city, my World Cup: Shebeen Queen

The Shebeen Queen of California Pub and Restaurant close to Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg speaks to the Mail & Guardian.

My city, my World Cup: Khalo Matabane

Khalo Matabane's films tackle issues central to South Africa with sensitivity and intelligence. He spoke to the M&G about the Soccer World Cup.

My city, my World Cup: Lael Bethlehem

Lael Bethlehem, the CEO of the Johannesburg Development Agency, spoke with the Mail&Guardian about 2010.

My city, my World Cup: Professor Tim Noakes

Niren Tolsi talks to Professor Tim Noakes, the pre-eminent sports doctor in South Africa about his expectations for the Soccer World Cup

My city, my World Cup: Helen Zille

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille tells Niren Tolsi about how she should have taken her balls back from Fifa and her feelings for Didier Drogba.