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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. 

Madiba to cast magic on World Cup opening match

It’s official. Madiba might be present at the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening match and the boys in green and yellow will be thankful for the much-needed magic he’s sure to cast on them.

Madiba welcomes World Cup trophy

On 15 May 2004 the long walk to the 2010 FIFA World Cup started with Nelson Mandela lifting the FIFA World Cup in Zurich. 

Green light for World Cup security

The 2010 Local Organising Committee has reiterated that the FIFA World Cup will be safe.

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.

SA World Cup security plan gets backing

The South African Police Service (SAPS) presented the South African government’s security plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the police representatives and ...

World Cup security under the spotlight

Law enforcement representatives of the 32 teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup are gathering at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich today, to discuss security plans for the tournament.

100 days to go and SA is ready

As South Africa today celebrates 100 days until the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, it is a time to reflect on the progress the country has made since first winning the right to host the FIFA World Cup™.

Police chiefs to meet ahead of World Cup

Police chiefs of the 32 nations participating in the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup will gather in Zurich next month, to exchange security information ahead of the month-long tourney.

2010 should leave education legacy - Zuma

President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday pledged South Africa's support to a global campaign to ensure education for all the world's children.

2010 World Cup Trophy to tour Africa

Thousands of fans will enjoy a rare close-up view of the authentic 2010 FIFA World Cup Trophy, which will visit every nation in Africa, giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to look at, but not touch, the coveted piece. 

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.

LOC salutes 'volunteer-in-chief' Madiba

The 2010 Fifa World Cup Local Organising Committee has saluted Madiba on his 91st birthday, describing him as the “volunteer-in-chief”.

Coca-cola to parade trophy in Africa

The most coveted icon in world football will spread excitement throughout every nation in Africa later this year when the Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes an unprecedented journey across the continent in anticipation of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

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