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2010 more than just a game – Govt
21 August - The 2010 Fifa World Cup to be hosted in South Africa should be used as a vehicle to send new images to the world about the people of South Africa and the African continent alike, media delegates in Beijing have heard.
World Cup to boost SA tourism
21 August - South African tourism and leisure sectors are set to benefit from the country’s hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, Deputy Minister of Finance Jabulani Moleketi said on Thursday.
SA police promise safe World Cup
19 August - South African National Deputy Police Commissioner Andre Pruis says the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup™ and the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to be held in South Africa will be safe.
Media to scrutinise 2010 preparations
15 August - A contingent of international and local media representatives has been invited to put preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ under the microscope in Beijing, the Department of Sport and Recreation said in a statement on Friday.
2010 lessons from Olympic volunteers
15 August - Potential volunteers for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup™ and 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to be hosted in South Africa will have to be on top of their game to ensure that crucial areas of operations are well-manned during the events.
SA must unite to make 2010 a success - govt
13 August - With less than 666 days left before the biggest soccer event on the African continent kicks off, government has called on South Africans to come together and share the vision of making it a memorable success.
Fifa: Nothing can go wrong in 2010
12 August - Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has once again reiterated his confidence in South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ saying the event will change the face of the tournament.
Beijing comes alive with Olympic spirit
12 August - Giant outdoor screens brandishing the Olympic circles, sports memorabilia, Chinese flags, strict traffic flow protocol, heavy police presence, branded commodities, scores of tourists, giant official mascots, late night food markets, and game.
LOC gets ball rolling at Host Cities
06 August - The 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™ Organizing Committee has announced the appointment of eight Organising Committee Venue Managers in a move aimed at dispersing its operations to host city level.
2010 boss for Soccerex
05 August - Soccerex have announced that Danny Jordaan, CEO of the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™ Organizing Committee will be participating at the 2008 Soccerex Conference programme.
Volunteer applications hit 20 000
04 August - More than 20 000 South Africans have applied to volunteer during the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup™ tournament, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Volunteer Programme said on Friday.
2010 security exercises in Bloemfontein
04 August - South African law enforcement agencies will hold joint security exercises in Bloemfontein in preparation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement on Sunday.
08 July 2008
Africa communicators to talk 2010
Johannesburg - Communicators from across Africa will be in Johannesburg at the end of July to discuss how best to take advantage of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ and project Africa positively to the world.
They will also discuss the massive global audience the event will attract, reports Southafrica.info.
The third annual 2010 National Communication Partnership Conference takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 29 and 30 July, under the theme "Africa's time has come - mobilising for 2010 and beyond".
"We want to achieve a coherent and action-oriented plan," Nkenke Kekana, Chairperson of the 2010 National Communication Partnership, said in a statement.
"That is why the conference this year is held over two days as against the one-day conferences we held in 2006 and 2007.
"The conference will make it possible for African communicators to exchange ideas and practical suggestions on how to improve the continent's image and reputation in the world, using the opportunities presented by the world cup."
The first day of the conference will have a South African focus, with delegates being introduced to the United South Africa Campaign.
The second day will focus on sharing the partnership's communication framework for the next two years, with the emphasis on Africa.
One of the highlights will be a presentation by an African public relations expert from on marketing the continent.
The 2010 National Communication Partnership brings together the country's 2010 Local Organising Committee, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), South African Tourism, Proudly South African and a range of private sector and civil society groups.
Source: BuaNews