Bafana Bafana rise to Nelson Mandela Challenge against Cameroon

South Africa looked like a team on the rise as they took the game to Cameroon's "indomitable lions" in the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

I can see something taking shape in the team.

There was accurate passing on display.

There was a game plan on display.

There was heart on display.

And I simply loved it...

Have to admit when pushed to a bet on the final score before the game, I hesitantly put Bafana a goal ahead of Cameroon in a final tally prediction. And unlike I've become accustomed to, my nerves were settled in the first 25 minutes, as I saw South Africa take control early in the game.

All I can say is: Who's next?

Barack Obama captures US Presidency and inspires the world

Yes, the election of Barack Obama as the first Black President of the USA will be recorded as a historic occasion. There are far too many dimensions on which to evaluate this victory, to try to do justice to it in this space. I will just say that the earth moved - or maybe it was just the piece I was standing on.

The world agreed in a symbolic vote with Americans, and for this reason I am hopeful that today will mark the beginning of a global paradigm shift in political leadership that pushes beyond the borders of America...

Barack Obama is an icon of opportunity and inspirational leadership for our generation, and I wish him all the success and fulfilment in his Presidency.