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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.
29 May 2008
2010 Final Draw to be held in Cape Town
Cape Town –The 2010 Fifa World Cup™ draw will be held in Cape Town, city mayor Helen Zille said on Wednesday.
Zille said the decision by Fifa was a “major coup” for the city.
Speaking during her budget speech, she said: “I welcome this vote of confidence in our city's readiness to host major international events.”
She said that construction of the new Green Point Stadium was on schedule, with over 35 percent complete.
In the latest construction milestone, the main support columns had reached their full height.
“The eyes of the world will be on Cape Town on December 4, 2009, when the final draw for the 2010 Fifa World Cup takes place in the city, and will be broadcast live around globe.”
At the draw the final 32 teams taking part in the tournament, and the groups they would play in, would be announced. The event would take place before an estimated audience of 8000 guests at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It was expected to attract a large television audience, the international soccer fraternity, celebrities, administrators, sponsors and the media.
The soccer fraternity would spend a week in Cape Town, with four days of events planned.
According to tourism figures, every foreign visitor spent between R500 to R800 a day in Cape Town.
There would also be other large-scale events showcasing the mother city's scenic beauty and attractions.
The final draw would take place exactly six months before the 2010 World Cup kicked off.
Green Point Stadium was set to be complete by December 15, 2009.
Source: Sapa