According to FIFA, a total of 3.1 million spectators attended the 64 matches of the 2010 tournament, which is the third highest aggregate attendance behind the United States in 1994 and Germany in 2006.
The people of South Africa were the “true stars” of the World Cup, after they united to prove that South Africa was capable of hosting a world class event.
The hosting of the FIFA World Cup has effectively rebranded South Africa, transforming perceptions of the country's capacity and instilling immense national pride, says President Jacob Zuma.
A late goal by Andres Inestia ensured the first ever World Cup victory for Spain as the La Roja battled it out with the Netherlands in the final of South Africa’s first ever FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.
South Africa’s looming bid to host the Olympic Games in 2020 got a major boost on Thursday after FIFA President Sepp Blatter publicly said he will fully back the country’s endeavor to host the world’s second largest sporting event.
At least 15 African Heads of State are expected to grace Sunday’s World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain and the closing ceremony of the biggest ever football spectacle.
President Jacob Zuma has called on soccer fans to help make the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup last beyond the soccer spectacular by supporting the 1Goal initiative.
A combination of fireworks and the latest light effects technology will mark the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night, organisers said.
The World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, President Jacob Zuma told about 80 portfolio fund managers from across the world on Tuesday.
Thirty-two soccer teams from across the world are battling it out in South Africa, but this time, the young boys and girls competing are not just in it for the trophy.
President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to unite and blow their vuvuzelas in support of Ghana as they take on Uruguay at the World Cup quarter-finals tonight.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has commended the people of South Africa for the hospitality shown towards visitors who descended on the country for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Government has urged South Africans to continue being good hosts despite Bafana Bafana’s early exit from the historic 2010 FIFA World Cup, hosted for the first time on African soil.
President Jacob Zuma has wished the national squad well ahead of their crucial final Group A match against France on Tuesday, and has reminded South Africans that come what may, we are “already winners.”
