News
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.
13 May 2008
2010 transport project well under way - Min Radebe
Luyanda Makapela
Johannesburg – With only 759 days left before the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ kick off, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe has assured the world that transport projects across all host cities in South Africa are on their way to being completed.
The minister conducted several inspections on transport projects on Tuesday, visiting construction sites around Johannesburg.
Mr Radebe said the department was determined to transform the public transport system in the country and to meet FIFA’s requirements for holding a successful world cup.
“These projects will leave a significant and lasting legacy in providing direct access to the Nasrec sports centre,” the minister said.
The construction being done Soweto will also provide much needed northern ramps to the N1 freeway while improving access between Soweto and areas such as Randburg and Sandton.
The inspections started early on Tuesday morning at the N17 Nasrec Link which is seen as a strategic project linking Soccer stadium and Orlando stadium - two venues for world cup matches.
The N17 Nasrec Link has now been under construction for seven months and will take up to 27 months to complete at a cost of R426 million. The project is set to create about 300 jobs.
Other projects visited by Mr Radebe include the construction of Doornfontein Train station, at the stations at Ellis Park and Joburg Park.
The Bus Rapid Transit, to be known as Rea Vaya, on the other hand, will provide much needed transport access to Nasrec and Ellis Park by transporting large volumes of fans during the world cup, said the minister.
Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Danny Jordan, who took part in the inspections commended the department for the work it has done in preparation of the world cup.
“We are happy with Minister Radebe for speeding up transport plans for 2010, this means that we are still right on track and ready for the world cup,” he said.
City of Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo said the city had approved a station model to be unveiled soon.
This has been done through public participation and in partnership with the taxi industry.
“The city has formed a Mayoral Bus Rapid System Steering Committee which includes the representatives from the taxi industry, bus associations and Johannesburg Regional Taxi Association as we all strive to deliver our world cup commitments on time, within budget without compromising quality,” said Mr Masondo.
Source: BuaNews