La Liga and its ambassadors, including Patrick Kluivert and Gaizka Mendieta, received a warm welcome during their first visit to Cape Town, South Africa. The event featured training camps, giant screens, recreational areas, and a La Liga museum. LFP President Javier Tebas spoke about La Liga's global presence and its commitment to fighting racism, a point underscored when Luvuyo Mandela inquired about the issue. Antonio Barradas, director of La Liga's Johannesburg office, discussed the ambition to bring Spanish coaches to South Africa to share their expertise. The event culminated with a match viewing attended by nearly a thousand people, signaling La Liga's successful first venture into Africa.

Nelson Mandela's funeral in Qunu, Eastern Cape, was attended by 4,000 guests including family, friends, and dignitaries. The ceremony featured 95 candles for each year of Mandela's life, speeches by African leaders, religious authorities, and personal anecdotes from friends like Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker. South African President Jacob Zuma and other government officials also spoke, with Zuma emphasizing the nation's goal to continue building the society Mandela worked for. The funeral concluded with a private burial in Mandela's birth village of Mvezo, accompanied by military honors and not televised out of respect for the Mandela family.

The article discusses the overshadowing of political scandals in South Africa by tributes to Nelson Mandela. It highlights the corruption allegations against President Jacob Zuma, including misuse of funds for home renovations and a lavish wedding. The Gupta family, with ties to Zuma, is also implicated. The ANC and government officials are criticized for their role in corruption, which is widespread and affects various sectors, including the church. The public is frustrated with the ostentation of politicians amidst high inequality and poverty. The death of Mandela has temporarily shifted focus away from these issues, but there is a sense that some South Africans are becoming more lenient towards the government's corruption due to its efforts to address the problem.

The 'Penguins' motorcycle rally, held in Valladolid and organized by Club Turismoto, began yesterday and will continue until Sunday. The event is known for its camaraderie and the scent of burning wood from numerous bonfires. This year's edition offers a larger camping area in Puente Duero, with over thirty hectares of pine trees welcoming motorcycling enthusiasts from across Spain and Europe. Despite the cold weather, participants like Mahe Gilbert from France enjoy the friendly atmosphere. The event features leather jackets, cowboy hats, and motorcycles from brands like Harley Davidson and Honda Goldwing. Attendees discuss bikes, enjoy local food and wine, and listen to rock music. The new location in Puente Duero is praised for its ample space, and the event includes various food and merchandise vendors.

A Sahrawi man, who has been warmly welcomed by a Spanish family in Viana de Cega, Valladolid, has become a promising figure in Spanish athletics. Having arrived in Spain at the age of eight as part of a Sahrawi children's reception campaign, he was supposed to stay for two months but decided to remain due to a medical condition and the prospect of a better future. He learned Spanish quickly and feels extremely fortunate for the support of his Spanish family. He reflects on his roots with fondness, despite not having returned to the Sahara or Mauritania for many years. He expresses concern over the unresolved conflict of the Sahrawi people and criticizes the lack of initiative from countries and the UN. He describes the Castilian character as hospitable and happy, and he appreciates the Spanish culture, considering Spain the best place in Europe to live. He does not support illegal immigration, acknowledging that while Spain attracts both criminals and honest people, it is often unfairly generalized due to the actions of mafias.