Cape Town,Western Cape,South Africa

The 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) will on Friday begin its inspection trip to the final ten stadiums to be used for the Soccer World Cup.

'You can never be too prepared' is the well worn saying that epitomises the preparations the South African Police Service are making ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

South Africans have been urged to make the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup a success in honour of Nelson Mandela.

With the country set to host the FIFA World Cup in June, the year 2010 is truly a year of action, said President Jacob Zuma during his State of the Nation speech today in Parliament.

South Africa is doing everything possible, and planning for any eventuality around airport security for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa.

The 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison and the 2010 FIFA World Cup are set to put this year's opening of Parliament head and shoulders above previous years' events.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked to oversee government’s preparation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup has confirmed that all plans for the spectacle are running smoothly.

Saturday’s inaugural match at the Cape Town Stadium between Ajax Cape Town and Santos will not only be the first test of operations at the stadium itself, but will also be the first test for Cape Town’s Transport System that is being developed for the World Cup.

A milestone event for South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ takes place in Cape Town on December 4 and the City of Cape Town is pulling out all stops to demonstrate its readiness to welcome thousands of soccer fans and dignitaries.

With just over 200 days to go before the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer event to hit African soil, there is no question that the country is ready to host a spectacular and memorable extravaganza.

South Africa has honoured the 32 nations participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup by raising each of their national flags during a ceremony at the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) headquarters in Johannesburg.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe has assured soccer teams and international visitors arriving in South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup that they will be safe during their stay.

Tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup are in great demand with 650 527 tickets being sold so far, says the 2010 Local Organising Committee.