Peer-Reviewed Article October 27, 2008
‘A Nation To Be Reckoned With’: The Politics of World Cup Stadium Construction in Cape Town and Durban, South Africa1
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Published in: African Studies
Publisher: Taylor & Francis • South Africa • 0002-0184 • 0256-1751
Abstract
On Saturday 15 May 2004, Nelson Mandela wept tears of joy as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) awarded South Africa the right to host the 2010 World Cup finals – the firs...