The number of seats at the World Cup has jumped by 100,000 to more than three million and 97 percent of them will be sold, FIFA said on Tuesday. Nelson Mandela met South Africa's national soccer team ...

South Africa will benefit from the infrastructure developed for the soccer World Cup and should use the sport as a unifying force for years after the tournament, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.

Nelson Mandela, "Long Walk to Freedom" Rolihlahla ... And when the team won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, team captain Francois Pienaar received the trophy from the president himself, wearing a ...

Nelson Mandela, whose successful struggle against ... During the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Mandela encouraged black South Africans to root for the South African team, the Springboks.

Nelson Mandela's unwavering support for South ... and expressing confidence in their abilities as they approached World Cup qualifiers. Even after his presidency, Mandela continued to engage ...

Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup ... and July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.