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World Cup an example of ‘excellent’ service
The recent success of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has provided an example of how the public sector can work together across spheres to deliver a world-class event, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

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World Cup’s boost for GDP higher than expected
Government estimates that the 2010 Fifa World Cup added a percentage more to the country’s growth, when spending on stadiums and infrastructure was taken into account.

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Police to build on World Cup success
Senior police officials say the crime situation in the country will not be given a chance to go back to where it was before the 2010 World Cup.

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Government Assessment of the 2010 Fifa World Cup

In the last few days, there has been unanimous opinion by domestic and international observers, amongst them international football fans, visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries, and most especially FIFA, that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the first to the hosted in Africa, was a success.

World Cup Government Services

Here is a selection of services the South African government will offer during the 2010 Fifa World Cup. These are in keeping with the Fifa Guarantees signed by various departments.

Government preparations for the World Cup

We have rounded up a few facts about South Africa's preparations to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Swift World Cup justice

The 2010 FIFA World Cup has seen visitors and locals alike grabbing headlines not just for their extraordinary experiences at World Cup stadia and tourist attraction sites, but for making regular appearances in the country’s dedicated World Cup courts, writes Irene Naidoo.

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"The World Cup will help unify people, if there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people, it is soccer."

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Nelson Mandela

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"Africa is the home of limitless potential. Feel free to dream and, together, we will make it happen."

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Irvin Khoza

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"We at FIFA are working very hard in South Africa with South Africa to ensure that the World Cup will happen in South Africa."

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Jerome Valke

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"Life is rhythm, football is rhythm and I feel the rhythm when I am in South Africa."

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Sepp Blatter

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"We are on track to meet all our obligations and are determined to give the world the best World Cup ever."

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Jacob Zuma

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"The 2010 World Cup is a powerful creator of opportunity for all and must be used as a springboard to our future."

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Paul Bannister

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Public Viewing Areas and Township TVs

This is where you will get to watch the matches... for free!

Recounting long road to World Cup

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.

Get your Vuvuzela ready for 2010

When Fifa President Sepp Blatter pulled out a name from an envelope and announced that South Africa would host the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, the country was awash with celebrations.

Going Green for the Beautiful Game

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.

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