To celebrate the start of the SWC, the Samaritans in Aberdeen staged a march through the town centre, Thembalesizwe and Lotusville.
Departing from the Masakhane Clinic, the procession maintained a slow but steady pace through the town, gathering more and more supporters along the way. Despite the bitterly cold weather, the streets were filled with supporters.
Led by the local Traffic Department, the marchers were greeted with cheers and support from residents waving flags and wearing their soccer jerseys.
Shouts of "Can you feel it?" and "It's here!!" accompanied by dozens of vuvuzelas filled the air.
The local branch of PEP stores also got into the spirit of the World Cup with all their staff dressed in Bafana Bafana gear.
The spirit of the SWC is well and truly present in Aberdeen!!
Viva Bafana Bafana! Viva!
Article By: Samantha Jankovich