"The HSRC research project seeks to combine both academic and applied research - 'Social science that makes a difference'.The applied component seeks to contribute to city strategic and programme planning occurring at all levels of government, and involving a mix of stakeholders. The applied component is given effect through research, publications and through an annual poll of public attitudes to the World Cup.The academic component seeks to contribute to an understanding of mega events and urban development, both in respect of South Africa and internationally. The academic component is given effect through ad hoc collaboration with the Centre for Urban and Built Environment Studies (CUBES) of the University of the Witwatersrand, and through academic research conducted independently within the HSRC.Both the applied and the academic components will be further enhanced through collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)." ... [according to site editor’s information]
Trailer of the documentary "africa's game" about the possible positive influences of football on Africa. Moreover, you will find background articles on the documentary, on football in general and on the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa. [editors ilissAfrica]
This social profit organisation links football to development projects, especially for children and young people. Under "network" you can search for projects in specific continents or countries. [editors ilissAfrica]
La CAF représente le football international en Afrique et organise la Coupe Africaine des Nations, la Coupe de la CAF, la coupe des Confédérations et le ligue des Champions en Afrique. La CAF est une organisation régionale de la FIFA (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Football). [rédaction ilissAfrica]
Students of the Axel Springer Akademie for journalism chose an imaginative way of reporting about the FIFA football world cup. They collect data from the social web, like twitter, blogs, facebook, youtube, etc. to write their articles. Hence, they say, "We get you closer to South Africa than any classic report ever could. We do not only present news, we present feelings and perceptions". ... [editors ilissAfrica]
This project seeks to promote a differentiated discussion of the history of football in South Africa. Information on other scientific events concerning the FIFA World Cup is also given, like e.g. on the conference „Visualizing the Game. Global Perspectives on Football in Africa“ (incl. programme). See also http://www.baslerafrika.ch/popup-veranstaltungen.php?id_veranstaltung=59&sprache ... [editors ilissAfrica]
Alegi is the author of several books and articles concerning football in Africa / South Africa. You can look for his articles and books in his publication list. Alegi is assistant professor at Michigan State University. [editors ilissAfrica]
The course detail for Susann Baller's course at the Historical Institute of the University of Basel contains bibliographical evidence on the subject "Football in Africa".
The Austrian anthropologue Kurt Wachter writes about the colonial beginnings of football in Africa, about the game's post-colonial development and today's features. [editors ilissAfrica]
"Told through the stories of five former prisoners, this is the story of political activists sent to Robben Island in the 1960s who rise above their incarceration by creating a football league and finding an outlet for their passion and commitment to discipline through the beautiful game." [according to site editor’s information]