Thabo Dladla, Conti Khubeka and Zeph Mthembu on the potential impact of the 2010 World Cup on grassroots soccer in South Africa. All three men are former professional players now coaching youths. What does 2010 mean to these elders of the game? Will the tournament address the legacy of apartheid and the new challenges of globalization? Putting people before profits, Dladla says, is necessary to effect positive social change.

Africa Past and Present: Episode 41 [ 33:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tags: 2010 World Cup, development, FIFA, football, SAFA, soccer, South Africa

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