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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.
22 May 2008
2010 website to track SA's progress towards World Cup
Johannesburg - A new 2010 website aimed at those within government, business and the media who want to track the country's progress and achievements in the build-up to the world cup and beyond, has been launched.
The International Marketing Council (IMC) of South Africa, custodian of Brand South Africa, on Wednesday launched MediaClubSouthAfrica.com, a web-based media service with information on the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com was launched at the prestigious International Media Forum South Africa (IMFSA) which opened in Bryanston, Johannesburg on Wednesday.
The IMC is co-hosting this year's two-day IMF conference, which has attracted over 200 decision makers from business, government, the communications profession and media from South Africa and other countries.
The IMF is a community of people from media, business, government, the communication industry and those with opinions on media coverage of South Africa and its impact on the economic and social development of the country.
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com is a web-based media service that offers free access to content on the country and its development and includes a comprehensive image library.
General Manager (GM) for Brand South Africa Tyrone Seale on Wednesday said: "MediaClubSouthAfrica.com will provide relevant, mind-opening, up-to-date and verifiable information in the build-up to 2010.
"We took this step because we recognise the importance of media - local, African and throughout the world - in shaping perceptions of South Africa and our continent."
MediaClubSouthAfrica.com complements the 2010 FIFA World Cup-dedicated media services offered by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (OC), South African Tourism (SAT) and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).
It provides background and current-affairs updates on South Africa's economic performance, socio-economic development and achievements across various sectors.
It also profiles snapshots of significant cultural and social trends as well as phenomena that make South Africa a winning nation.
Registration is not required, except for full access to the comprehensive image library.
Source: BuaNews