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South Africa: South Africa 'Did Not Pay a Bribe' for 2010 World Cup, Says Sports Minister
DW, 17 March 2016
South Africa's sports minister has told reporters in Cape Town that his country did not pay a $10 million bribe to secure the 2010 World Cup. He said he would seek a meeting with… Read more »
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South Africa: FIFA Says South Africa Paid Bribes to Host World Cup
allAfrica, 16 March 2016
The world soccer governing body, FIFA, is now describing a U.S. $10 million payment by South Africa to members of its executive committee as a bribe to secure the 2010 World Cup. Read more »
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South Africa: Minister Mbalula Taken Aback By FIFA Sanctions
SAnews.gov.za, 17 March 2016
Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula says South Africa hosted an outstanding World Cup in 2010 and that he is now taken aback by the sanctioning of three South Africans… Read more »
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South Africa: FIFA Must Withdraw Bribery Allegations - Sports Minister
News24Wire, 17 March 2016
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has demanded that FIFA retract its allegations that South African football officials were part of a massive web of alleged bribery at the world… Read more »
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South Africa: FIFA Corruption - DA to Seek Update On Progress of Police Investigation
DA, 16 March 2016
The DA notes with concern reports that FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) has confirmed that South Africa did indeed pay a bribe of $10 million to the bid… Read more »