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Soccerex to put SA on world map
06 October - The imminent hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ in South Africa has opened many doors for South Africa, one of them being Soccerex, the biggest football-focused exhibition in the world.
Referees set sights on 2010 World Cup
02 October - Qualifying is already well underway for teams looking to book their place at the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™, but it is not just players and coaches of the various countries who are looking ahead to 2010. The world's top referees also have their sights set on South Africa.
2010 plans to be piloted during PSL match
01 October - Saturday’s Premier Soccer League clash between Orlando Pirates and Santos at Ellis Park Stadium will be used to pilot Park and Ride facilities in preparation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, the department of transport said on Tuesday.
Transport Month highlights 2010 progress
30 September - Preparations to welcome thousands of fans to South Africa for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ spectacular are at an advanced stage at OR Tambo International Airport.
Government: Politics won’t affect World Cup
29 September - The unfolding changes in the Executive of the Republic of South Africa will not have any negative impact on preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
‘Adopt a Nation’ campaign to galvanise kids
29 September - The Local Organising Committee South Africa has invited millions of school children to be part of 2010 Fifa World Cup™. The “Adopt a Nation” school programme was launched at the Nasrec Sports Precinct in Johannesburg on Saturday.
New SA president pledges best World Cup
26 September - President-elect of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe, says the government remains committed to all the promises it made to Fifa and the international football community to deliver the best 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Klerksdorp city banks on 2010 spinoffs
25 September - The City of Matlosana is ready to benefit from South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ with sponsorships and football development programmes already in place.
Zakumi: 2010 Fifa World Cup Official Mascot launched
22 September - Zakumi, the Official 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™ Mascot, has made his first ever public appearance at a media launch at SABC’s Auckland Park studios in Johannesburg.
2010 World Cup Mascot launch on Monday
19 September - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) – official broadcast partner of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ – will on Monday unveil the long awaited Official Mascot of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. The launch will be broadcast live on SABC1.
10 September 2007
CAF honours President Mbeki
Edwin TshivhidzoCape Town - Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou on Sunday honoured State President Thabo Mbeki with the Order of Merit Award in Cape Town.
According to a statement released by the Presidency, this gesture symbolises the role played by South Africa in unifying football.
As CAF is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, a host of activities to pay tribute to those who played various roles since the creation of the organization on February 8, 1957 in Khartoum, Sudan are being organized.
On Monday last week, CAF kicked off its anniversary celebrations in Port Elizabeth, South Africa with the meeting of the CAF Youth Competitions Committee headed by Slim Aloulou.
Earlier this year, Mr Issa Hayatou was appointment as the first African chair of the FIFA World Cup Organising Committee.
Safa will also honour 50 people who helped in developing the game on the continent with certificates.
In December this Year, CAF will round up its 50 years of existence with the Anniversary Football Awards in collaboration with Globacom - this is where 10 best African players during the past five decades will the honoured.
Source: BuaNews