For over five years members of the South African tourism community have had one number on their minds: 2010. This number, marking a moment in future time, has become a campaign, a conviction, a commitment, a chorus and a cheer.
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The Department of Health is finalising plans to deliver efficient health services during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Moves are afoot to set up a medical operation centre at Limpopo’s Department of Health to assist with any incidences that might arise at the Peter Mokaba Stadium during the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
The fourth round of ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will kick off on Tuesday, with over 400 000 tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
2010: Making the tourism connections 2010-01-28
Features: Recounting long road to World Cup 2009-08-04
The journey to the 2010 Fifa World Cup has been one long road filled with great expectations, heart-rending disappointments, and unprecedented joy not only for those people involved in bidding for the football tournament, but for South Africans at large.
Feature: Going Green for the Beautiful Game 2009-03-12
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South Africans are getting ready to become the centre of the world albeit for only four weeks. And the locals are pulling out all stops to showcase the mother of all soccer games - the 2010 Fifa World Cup. The games will kick-off in June and end in July with matches being played in different cities. And in true Cape Town style, the games will be full of colour. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the world. |
Meet Zakumi: The Official 2010 Mascot 2008-10-08
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So what can we say about him? One thing is for sure, Zakumi will be first on the dancefloor and last off it at the biggest party in the world - the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. He wants to dance and entertain as many people as he can. He is an animator for fans, players and officials, for schoolchildren, teenagers and big kids alike! Needless to say, he is extremely proud to be the Official Mascot and determined to be the best host for everyone visiting his beloved country. He symbolizes South Africa and the rest of the African continent through his self-confidence, pride, hospitality, social skills and warm-heartedness. |
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