Soccer City

Madiba magic at opening match will be a bonus - Zuma

As excitement mounts with only four days to go till Bafana Bafana’s clash with Mexico on Friday at Soccer City, former President Nelson Mandela’s presence, if he is able to attend, will be a bonus.

English Captain ruled out of showpiece

English national soccer team Captain, Rio Ferdinand, has become the latest player to be ruled out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup at a crucial stage.

Mexico arrive in SA for World Cup

Mexico landed at the OR Tambo International Airport on Friday ahead of their opening World Cup match against Bafana Bafana at Soccer City on June 11.

Cabinet welcomes announcement of Bafana squad

Cabinet has welcomed the announcement of the 23-man squad due to represent South Africa at the FIFA World Cup spectacle in a week’s time, and has wished the team well.

Blatter hails SA’s iconic stadia

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says South Africa should be proud of producing world class soccer stadia for the 2010 World Cup, adding that the facilities will ensure a lasting legacy for the country long after the final whistle is blown.

Stadiums ready for crucial test

South Africa’s iconic stadiums that have been built for the FIFA World Cup have been declared ready for the tournament. This as the country embarks on a final countdown to kick-off.

Park and Ride: All 9 Host Cities

Soccer City
PARK AND RIDE:
Wits Campus, Enoch Sontonga Avenue
Gold Reef City, Data Crescent

PARK AND WALK:
Ormonde Shareworld, Shaft 17 and Nasrec Road
Aeroton, Rand Show and Adcock Ingram Road
Rand Show Road, Randshow and Aerodrome Road

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Maponya Mall, Old Potchefstroom Road, Soweto
Laico Isle, Corner Rivonia Road and Linden Street
Sandton

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
OR Tambo International – 36km
Laico Isle, Sandton FTC – 26km
Maponya Mall FTC – 10km
Ellis Park PARK AND RIDE:
Wits Campus, Enoch Sontonga Avenue
Gold Reef, Data Crescent, Ormonde
Bez Valley, Marcia Street, Observatory

PARK AND WALK:
Athlone Boys, No 70 Bezuidenhout Avenue,
3rd and 4th Street, Bezuidenhout

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Maponya Mall, Old Potchefstroom Road, Soweto
Laico Isle, Corner Rivonia Road and Linden Street
Sandton

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
OR Tambo International – 21km
Laico Isle, Sandton FTC – 15km
Maponya Mall FTC – 22km
 Cape Town Stadium
PARK AND RIDE:
Upper Campus, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch
Camps Bay High School, Victoria Road, Maidens Cove,
Camps Bay
Kroenendal Primary School, Andrews Road, Hout Bay

The city has also identified 22 train stations throughout
the city which will act as park and rides.
Visit www.capetown.gov.za to find out more.

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
The Spearhead, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue,
Foreshore

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
Cape Town International Airport – 22km
The Spearhead FTC – 3km

Loftus Versveld Stadium PARK AND RIDE:
Pretoria Sport Union, Totius Street
Sports Campus, University of Pretoria
South Street Extension

The city has identified Mabopane, De Wildt,
Wintersnest, Pienaarspoort, Koedoespoort and
Pretoria Main Station as rail park as ride sites.

PARK AND WALK:
Pretoria Technical High School Corner of
Park and Wessels Street

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Brooklyn Mall, Corner Muddel and
Fehrsen Street, New Muckleneuk

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
OR Tambo International Airport – 53km
Brooklyn Mall FTC – 4km
 Moses Mabhida Stadium
PARK AND RIDE:
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Palm Boulevard,
Umhlanga Ridge
Pavillion, Jack Martens Drive, Westville
Galleria, Moss Kolnick Drive, Amanzimtoti

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Sun Coast Casino, Sun Coast Boulevard,
Marine Parade,
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
Durban International Airport – 40km
Sun Coast Casino FTC – 2km
Gateway Theatre of Shopping FTC – 18km
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 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium PARK AND RIDE:
Andrew Rabie School, Argon Road
St Georges Park, Park Drive
Kings Beach, Beach Road

PARK AND WALK:
Cillier High School and Dr Viljoen Primary
School, Kempston Road and Uitenhage Road

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Moffett on Main Shopping Centre, Corner
of Main Road and William Moffett Road,
Walmer

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
Port Elizabeth Airport – 8km
Moffett on Main Shopping Centre FTC – 10km
 Free State Stadium PARK AND RIDE:
Bloemfontein Baptist Church,
Nelson Mandela Drive
Bloemfontein Showgrounds, Curie Avenue

PARK AND WALK:
Grey College and Eunice School,
Jock Meiring Street
Municipal Parkade, Fontein Street

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Lochlogan Waterfront Mall, Corner Charles Street
and 1 Avenue

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
Bloemfontein Airport – 15km
Lochlogan Waterfront Mall FTC – 40.5km
 Mbombela Stadium PARK AND RIDE:
Riverside Mall, Government Boulevard
Nelspruit Showground, Loco Road
Nelspruit Rugby Club, Kiepersol Street
Nelspruit High School
Valencia Sports Complex, Van Bergen Street

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
The Grove Shopping Centre, White River Road,
Nelspruit

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport – 33km
The Grove Shopping Centre FTC – 11km
 Peter Mokaba Stadium PARK AND RIDE:
Gateway Airport off Landdros Mare Street, Laboria
Nirvana Sports Ground, Urgent Street, Nirvana

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Lifestyle Shopping Centre, Corner Landros
Mare and Market Street

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
Polokwane Airport – 9km
Lifestyle Shopping Centre FTC – 5km
 Royal Bafokeng Stadium PARK AND WALK:
The Bafokeng High School

PARK AND RIDE:
Phokeng East
Phokeng North
R104 North
R104 South

FIFA TICKETING CENTRE (FTC):
Waterfall Mall, 1 Augrabies Avenue,
Rustenburg

DISTANCE TO STADIUM FROM:
OR Tambo International Airport – 200km
Waterfall Mall FTC – 5km

Bafana fixture against Colombia selling fast

Tickets for the Bafana Bafana friendly international against Colombia at Soccer City tomorrow evening are selling like hot cakes says South African Football Association CEO Leslie Sedibe.

Metrorail ready for World Cup fans

Metrorail will transport match ticket holders of the 2010 FIFA World Cup free of charge on its special dedicated trains to host stadiums.

LOC readies for mother of all parties

Organisers of the FIFA World Cup, taking place in South Africa in exactly 36 days, say the country should brace itself for the mother of all ceremonies ahead of the opening match on June 11.

2010 transport plans on track in Joburg

The City of Johannesburg unveiled a comprehensive transport plan aimed at encouraging local and international soccer fans to use public transport during the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament.

Bafana, Bulgaria in talks over intl friendly

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is still in talks with the Bulgarian Football Association in an effort to secure an international friendly match for Bafana Bafana on May 24.

Stadium workers get promised tickets

Today , a promise made in September 2008 by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and the 2010 Organising Committee became reality for 27,000 stadium construction workers as the symbolic hand-over of the first FIFA World Cup™ ticket took place at the iconic Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.

Last minute 2010 ticket rush

Local soccer crazy fans who have still not bought their tickets for the upcoming world cup spectacle will get one last chance to purchase their tickets this week.

Local fans to get a glimpse of World Cup Trophy

The FIFA World Cup Trophy will arrive in South Africa on May 5 on the final leg of its global tour.

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