South Africa's World Cup Departure Delayed by Visa Issues
South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, experienced a significant delay in their departure for the World Cup due to unresolved visa issues for players and staff, including an assistant coach. The team's travel plans were disrupted, causing an 'embarrassing' situation before they were finally set to fly.
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