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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.
17 July 2008
Gauteng infrastructure ahead of schedule for 2010
Johannesburg - Gauteng is ahead of schedule with the construction of all host stadia ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Briefing the media on the provincial government’s key achievements and challenges in realising its five-year programme on Wednesday, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Barbara Creecy said Gauteng would be ready to stage the 2010 Fifa World Cup in time.
“The provincial government will ensure that we honour the commitments we have made to satisfy all Fifa’s requirements and meet the high expectations of people throughout the continent and the world,” said Ms Creecy.
According to the Gauteng Provincial Government, she noted that the substantial improvements in sporting infrastructure, transport systems, telecommunications and public facilities would benefit the people of Gauteng long after the world cup was over.
Gauteng, which boasts Soccer City, Loftus Versfeld and Ellis Park Stadia, will play the most crucial role in hosting the Confederations Cup next year and world cup.
The opening ceremonies and the closing ceremonies as well as a number of group matches will be hosted in this province.
The rebuilding of Soccer City began in early 2007 and is expected to be finished by May 2009, five months ahead of the Fifa deadline.
The new Soccer City stadium will have 94 700 seats, which will be covered by a roof, leaving the soccer pitch open.
According to Loftus Versfeld manager Hugo Kemp the renovations at the stadium will be complete ahead of schedule in December 2008.
Ms Creecy cited that the department would further ensure that the stadia infrastructure development across the province benefits the clubs and communities long after 2010.
In addition, the department will this year focus on finalising construction of the 2010 Legacy Stadia; the Sinaba and HM Pitje Stadia.
In terms of the creative industries, Ms Creecy said the department was now equipped to take advantage of the large concentrations of creative industries in the province to further enhance job and wealth creation.
This follows a ground-breaking mapping study of the creative industries in Gauteng recently.
The Gauteng Craft and Design Centre (CDC) will be based at the Sandton Art Gallery, which is “ideally positioned in the heart of the province's major retail area and provides access to markets so desperately needed by regional craft producers.”
More than R5.2 million has been budgeted to support the music industry in the province.
The funds will be used to grow musicians based in Gauteng and ensure that Gauteng retains its coveted status as the 'Home of South African Music'.
An additional R1.25 million will be used to support the Puisano Jazz Programme. The funds will go towards improving the stage performance, image and professionalism of aspiring jazz musicians, said Ms Creecy.
Following the success of the Moshito Music Market and Conference over the past two years, the department plans to spend R2.5 million on the event this year.
Moshito is collaboration between music stakeholders and government to provide the music sector with the opportunity to draw on global knowledge resources, discuss issues affecting the local music industry and to address challenges to growth together.
This year the conference will also take place in smaller venues in Sedibeng and Ekurhuleni.
Source: BuaNews