2009 Fifa Confederations Cup

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Confederations Cup over, Brazil win

 
Brazil has set a new record for the Fifa Confederations Cup when it became the first country to win the tournament for the third time since its inception in 1992.
   
   

   


 

Latest Fifa Confederations Cup News

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  • Cabinet congratulates LOC for successful Confeds Cup

    Cabinet has congratulated the Local Organising Committee for organising and hosting one of the most successful Fifa Confederations Cup tournament ever.

  • Well done SA - Stofile

    Sports and Recreation Minister Makhenkesi Stofile has joined a list of senior government officials in commending South Africans for their ability to deliver on the world’s major sporting events.

  • LOC gets thumbs up from Police Minister

    Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has given the Local Organising Committee the thumbs up for successfully hosting the Fifa Confederations Cup without major incidents.

Tourism

Often described as 'a world in one country', South Africa offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of scenery, from desert and lush forest, to soaring mountains and vast empty plains.

Culturally as diverse as the landscape, many visitors are drawn to experience for themselves the miracle of the peaceful overthrow of apartheid. Others are attracted by the endless golden beaches, big game, diving or snorkelling, or bird watching. Tell me more...