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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.
16 May 2008
Work hard to make 2010 a success
Kagiso Metswamere
North West –South Africans must work hard and contribute towards preparations for the 2010 Fifa™ World Cup, says Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan.
Speaking at Sun City on Thursday during the celebration of the 4th anniversary since the announcement was made that South Africa would host the world cup, Mr Jordaan appealed to all South Africans to make the event a success.
“This event that we have worked hard for belongs to all the people of Africa especially the South Africans.
“We must all work hard to make sure that we give the world one of the best soccer world cups it has ever seen,” he said.
He further urged South Africans to use their talent and benefit from the event.
“We have people who have the potential in our country, all of us must use out talent to make sure that we better our lives.
“The 2010 soccer world cup does not belong to a few individuals, we must believe in ourselves and all start to work hard to make this a success.” he said.
Mr Jordaan further highlighted that the announcement of the world cup in 2004 in Zurich must be remembered by all South Africans.
“Today, we must all remember the contributions and the excitement that we shared during the announcement.
“Our former President Nelson Mandela who was with us has also celebrated with us, it was the most memorable moment in South Africa.
“We were all happy, and I want to encourage you to continue to be exited about hosting this event,” Mr Jordaan said.
Chairperson of the North West 2010 Local Organising Committee, Kennedy Mosiapoa told BuaNews that they would ensure that many people benefitted from the event in the province.
“This big soccer event means that all South Africans must benefit including taxi drivers, people who work in construction, guest houses, hotels, musicians and many individuals in the country.
“We will ensure that in the North West province all the people become part of this spectacular event,” Mr Mosiapoa said.
Source: BuaNews