Home
Government 2010 Aims Guarantees Legislation Structures Funding Planning Safety and Security Transport Health ICT Communication
South Africa 2010 About SA Quick Facts Provinces Host Cities Stadiums Winning Bid
Africa 2010 African Legacy African Football
Opportunities 2010 Economic Opportunities Procurement Community Opportunities
News 2010 News Stories Speeches Highlights 2010 Publications

It is the beginning of a new era in the development of football in Africa. It is a very strong sign to the whole world that we trust Africa

Joseph S Blatter, FIFA President
FIFA
SA Government OnlineSouth African Tourism
International Marketing Council Gateway
National Communication Partnership

Legislation

Before FIFA was able to award South Africa the right to stage the 2010 FIFA World CupTM in 2010, the Government had to provide a number of guarantees – assurances required of any country that wants to put in a bid to host the event.

In some cases, South Africa needed no extra legislation to give effect to these guarantees. However, a few of the guarantees did require that Parliament pass new laws.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Special Measures Acts

Special Measures

These two acts are the primary pieces of legislation and govern issues such as national anthems and flags, access to South Africa, safety, exclusion zones, alcohol, and health and medicines.

Merchandise Marks Act

Merchandise Marks

This Act gives the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ protected event status, a guarantee to protect FIFA’s intellectual property rights and to prevent “ambush” marketing

Revenue Laws Amendment Act

Revenue Laws Amendment Act

This Act gives effect to the guarantee that FIFA would be assured of a supportive financial environment for the 2010 World Cup.

Web design: Big Media