Some of the key areas for this year’s Transport Budget Vote include transport plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, road infrastructure maintenance and empowerment of the taxi industry.
'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.
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says his department is ready to cope with the high volumes of traffic during the Fifa World Cup to be hosted in nine South African host cities in June.
Minister of Police Mr Nathi Mthethwa has promised Fifa World Cup visitors and fans that “any type of deviant behaviour be it criminality or terrorism will be dealt with swiftly and with no mercy” during the month-long soccer spectacle.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the imminent 2010 Fifa World Cup to be hosted in South Africa will provide an opportunity to showcase the country and its people.
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.
South African President Jacob Zuma has urged Indian Premier League fans to stay for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup taking kicking off in less than three weeks.
The feast of sporting events that South African sport lovers will get a chance to revel in over the next few months will showcase the country as a venue of choice for hosting international sporting events.
