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July 2008
Mpuma community to benefit from 2010 venture
22 July - The construction of the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga is taking place on 118 hectares of land which has recently been restored to the Matsafeni community.
World Cup's green legacy for Joburg
22 July - More trees, clean rivers and green playing fields are some of the long-lasting benefits from the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ that Joburg’s residents will enjoy.
See you in 2010 Madiba: Fifa
21 July - Fifa President Sepp Blatter has promised to see former South African President Nelson Mandela at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™.
Eskom engages municipalities for 2010
18 July - An Eskom project team is working with the metro and municipal electricity departments to ensure the reliability of electricity supply to the stadiums, broadcasting centres, base camps and venues for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, the power utility said in its annual report released on Thursday.
Nelson Mandela - SA's 2010 envoy
18 July - "The world cup will help unify people, if there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people together it is soccer."
Gauteng ahead of schedule for 2010
17 July - Gauteng is ahead of schedule with the construction of all host stadia ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Port Elizabeth to hold 2010 security exercise
16 July - The army, navy, police and airforce are set to descend on Port Elizabeth later in July to conduct a training exercise ahead of the 2010 World Cup, police said on Wednesday.
Durban's Moses Mabhida to be a year-round event
15 July - Durban has planned ahead to ensure that it's R2.6-billion Moses Mabhida Stadium is not only a single code sporting facility, but a sustainable, multi-function events theatre promising to attract people 365 days a year.
Volunteering open to all SA residents
15 July - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) says volunteering for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup™ is open to everyone who is a legal resident of South Africa.
World Cup readiness test for Mpumalanga
11 July -The Cosafa Senior Challenge Cup, which will see countries from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) battling it out, will also be a test for Mpumalanga’s preparations towards hosting the 2010 Fifa World™ Cup matches.
2010 final venue wows Fifa
11 July - Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke says he was very impressed with his first visit to the iconic Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
700 days left to 2010 Fifa World Cup in SA
10 July - With 700 days left to the kickoff of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to be hosted in Africa for the first time, South Africa has made considerable strides to ensure that the World Cup will be a resounding success.
South Africans heed call for volunteers
10 July - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) have reported a resounding response to their call for South Africans to volunteer during the 2009 Confederations Cup™ to be held in South Africa.
PE dropped from Confederations plans
09 July - It’s official. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape has been removed from the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup™ schedule but remains one of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ venues.
Africa communicators to talk 2010
08 July - Communicators from across Africa will be in Johannesburg at the end of July to discuss how best to take advantage of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ and project Africa positively to the world.
LOC starts recruiting volunteers
02 July - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has started the process of recruiting some 5000 volunteers for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup™ to be staged in South Africa in June next year.
2010 World Cup to be staged in SA: Fifa
02 July - The Fédération Internationale de Football Association – commonly known by its acronym Fifa – has for the first time spoken out about President Sepp Blatter’s 2010 Fifa World Cup™ ‘Plan B’ comments he made on Austrian Television Channel ORF2.
Police confident about 2010 security plan
01 July - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has unveiled its plans to secure the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to be hosted in South Africa in less than two years’ time.
JUNE 2008
Arts Festival to be extended in 2009, 2010
30 June - The Grahamstown National Arts Festival will be extended next year to cater for the thousands of soccer fans who will visit the Eastern Cape during the Confederations Cup in 2009.
SA is ready to host a successful World Cup
26 June - South Africa’s state of readiness to host Africa’s very first soccer world cup tournament came under the spotlight during a discussion between government representatives, 2010 Fifa™ World Cup organizers and international media in Vienna, Austria.
Excellent progress for Durban’s 2010 stadium
24 June - With just 23 months to go until the soccer world descends on South Africa, Durban's new Moses Mabhida Stadium is making excellent progress.
Mpumalanga’s 2010 projects on track - Premier
23 June - With just 718 days to the biggest soccer spectacular in the world, the Mpumalanga government has assured President Thabo Mbeki and the rest of the world that the province's 2010 Fifa World Cup™ projects are well on track.
Mbeki to resolve Mbombela workers grievances
23 June - The grievances of the unhappy construction workers at the Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit, will be dealt with, says President Thabo Mbeki.
Mpuma schools get trained sport facilitators
23 June - Sports in many schools in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga have turned into integrated and extramural component of the holistic education programme.
Acsa flies above rest in 2010 preparations
10 June - Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) Chief Executive Office Nomhla Hlahla has shed light on why ACSA is ahead on its preparations to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Bafana demolish Equatorial Guinea
09 June - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ hosts Bafana Bafana got their 2010 African Nations Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a stunning 4-1 win over Equatorial Guinea in their second Group Four match played at Atteridgeville's Super Stadium on Saturday.
North West outlines 2010 security plan
09 June - The North West provincial government is ready to tackle 2010's safety and security issues head-on, said MEC of transport, roads and community safety, Phenye Vilakazi on Friday.
2010 tops World Economic Forum agenda
06 June 2008 - “Capitalising on Opportunity” was the theme of this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa.
2010 economic spin-offs for freight industry
04 June 2008 - The Director General of the Department of Transport Mpumi Mpofu says the South African freight industry needs to advantage of business opportunities that will come with the country’s hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Fan parks set up for Euro 2008
02 June 2008 - Tavern owner Gladys Gailey looks forward to hosting hundreds of soccer fans during the UEFA Euro 2008 Cup this month.
LOC chief rounds off China, Australia tours
02 June 2008 - Danny Jordaan, the Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ Local Organising Committee, on Friday completed his visits to Beijing and Sydney.
MAY 2008
2010 Final Draw to be held in Cape Town
29 May 2008 - The 2010 Fifa World Cup™ draw will be held in Cape Town, city mayor Helen Zille said on Wednesday.
Fifa reassures trust in South Africa
28 May 2008 - Fifa President Sepp Blatter has expressed confidence that the situation in South Africa will be brought under control ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
2010: A time for nation-building
23 May 2008 - Acting International Marketing Council (IMC) Chief Executive Officer Moeketsi Mosola on Thursday told delegates attending the International Media Forum in Bryanston that the Fifa 2010 World Cup™ is a time to inspire nation-building.
2010 website to track SA's progress towards World Cup
22 May 2008 - 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.
Soccer bodies unite for 2010 and beyond
22 May 2008 - 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.
Efficient transport system imperative for successful 2010
22 May 2008 - South Africans can look forward to experiencing a radically improved public transport service by early 2010.
Soccer bodies unite for 2010 and beyond
21 May 2008 - Local soccer bodied have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) deepening and strengthening relations between them ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Efficient transport system imperative for successful 2010
21 May 2008 - The Department of Transport has been hard at work ensuring an efficient transport system is in place before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
PE confident it will meet Fifa deadline
19 May 2008 - The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be completed by the March 2009 deadline set by Fifa and the South African Football Association (Safa).
Santana upbeat about Bafana job
20 May 2008 - Newly appointed Bafana Bafana coach Brazilian Joel Santana has told reporters that he is looking forward to working with the South African Senior Soccer Team. He was speaking during his first media briefing at Safa House in Johannesburg on Monday.
Bafana coach arrives
19 May 2008 - Bafana Bafana's new coach Joel Santana jetted into a scrum of media photographers when he arrived on Sunday at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport.
SA on course to host the best world cup ever
16 May 2008 - South Africa’s preparations towards hosting one of the largest soccer events in the world are on track, Government Spokesperson Themba Maseko has said.
Work hard to make 2010 a success
15 May 2008 - South Africans must work hard and contribute towards preparations for the 2010 Fifa™ World Cup, says Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan.
SA’s World Cup dream still on track
15 May 2008 - It was to a thunderous applause and tears of jubilation that Fifa President Sepp Blatter announced four years ago that South Africa’s bid to host the World Cup was successful.
Comrades moves for Fifa tournaments
15 May 2008 - Organisers of South Africa’s foremost road-running event – the Comrades Marathon – have resolved to move the competition to make way for the 2009 Confederations Cup and the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ spectaculars.
Ekurhuleni unveils football development project
14 May 2008 - Youngsters living in Ekurhuleni are to benefit from a developmental soccer project to be launched in the area on Saturday.
Ekurhuleni unveils football development project
14 May 2008 - Youngsters living in Ekurhuleni are to benefit from a developmental soccer project to be launched in the area on Saturday.
Interactive 2010 website to update stakeholders
14 May 2008 - As part of an initiative to get 2010 Fifa World Cup™ stakeholders in touch and keep them as up-to-date with preparations and events as possible, South African Tourism (SAT) has launched the SAT Events Portal.
Roadshow highlights 2010 progress
13 May 2008 - A 2010 Transport Roadshow convened by the Minister of Transport Jeff Radebe has revealed that four Johannesburg projects being undertaken in preparation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ are on track for completion.
2010 transport project well under way - Min Radebe
13 May 2008 - 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.
Durban comes alive for Tourism Indaba 2008
12 May 2008 - The 2008 Tourism Indaba has kicked off in Durban, attracting hundreds of local and international exhibitors and media to the province.
The World Cup is a platform for legacy building
12 May 2008 - The Fifa 2010 World Cup™ will not only be a momentous international sporting event for South Africa, but it will also a serve as a platform upon which legacies can be built to support development long after the final whistles been blown.
Zulu Kingdom expands borders of tourism
12 May 2008 - South Africa’s tourism industry is not only boosting the country’s economy, but individual provinces are greatly benefiting from it too, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Arts, Culture and Tourism Weziwe Thusi said on Saturday.
R11.5-billion upgrade for Gauteng roads
12 May 2008 - Seven contracts to the value of R11.5-billion has been awarded to various tenders to begin work on the first phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project.
Southern Africa unveils single tourism brand
12 May 2008 - The 2010 Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) brand has been unveiled by nine Southern African countries at the Tourism Indaba 2008 in a bid to encourage tourism in these countries.
Students win 2010 landscape design competition
12 May 2008 - Two students have won the 2010 Green Goal Mouille Point Student Landscape Design competition for designing a safe, spacious and aesthetic inner city park and recreation area head of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
SA aims for 10 million visitors by 2010
12 May 2008 - With nine million foreign visitors coming to South Africa in 2007, South Africa can attain the government’s goal of having 10 million tourists in the country ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Minister kicks off Schools World Cup
12 May 2008 - Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto was awash with activities on Saturday with the official launch of the South African Schools Football World Cup Partnership.
Bafana key to successful World Cup
09 May 2008 - How Bafana Bafana fare during the Confederations Cup and the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ may influence the success of the tournaments, says Fifa.
SA govt still on course - Fifa
07 May 2008 - The world football's governing body Fifa says it is 100% happy with the government’s progress in terms of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ preparations and fulfilling Guarantees it made to it in 2004.
FIFA okays PE for 2009 Confederation Cup
06 May 2008 - The 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA have announced that Port Elizabeth will be one of the five stadiums to be used for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Moment of truth for Mandela Bay Metro
05 May 2008 - The South African Organising Committee (LOC) is expected to meet and decide whether Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be ready in time to be used for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup - the board meeting will be followed by a media briefing on Tuesday.
Minister kicks off Schools World Cup
12 May 2008 - Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto was awash with activities on Saturday with the official launch of the South African Schools Football World Cup Partnership.
Bafana key to successful World Cup
09 May 2008 - How Bafana Bafana fare during the Confederations Cup and the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ may influence the success of the tournaments, says Fifa.
SA govt still on course - Fifa
07 May 2008 - The world football's governing body Fifa says it is 100% happy with the government’s progress in terms of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ preparations and fulfilling Guarantees it made to it in 2004.
FIFA okays PE for 2009 Confederation Cup
06 May 2008 - The 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA have announced that Port Elizabeth will be one of the five stadiums to be used for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Moment of truth for Mandela Bay Metro
05 May 2008 - The South African Organising Committee (LOC) is expected to meet and decide whether Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be ready in time to be used for the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup - the board meeting will be followed by a media briefing on Tuesday.
APRIL 2008
We will be ready - 71% of South Africans
30 Apirl 2008 - Durban has a high concentration of optimism in South Africa's readiness to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ when compared to other Host Cities Johannesburg and Cape Town, according to market research company African Response.
SA, Swaziland to strengthen bilateral ties
25 Apirl 2008 - President Thabo Mbeki and King Mswati III have met to discuss how South Africa can help bolster Swaziland’s tourism and hospitality industries during and beyond the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, to take place in South Africa.
SANDF to hold 2010 security drills
24 Apirl 2008 - Massive security exercises to prepare for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ will be held in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and the Northern provinces before the end of the year, the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) said on Wednesday.
Santana appointed new Bafana coach
23 Apirl 2008 - It’s official. The South African Football Association (Safa) has appointed Joel Natalino Santana as the new Bafana Bafana Head Coach.
Fifa chief lauds IBC announcement
23 Apirl 2008 - Fifa President Sepp Blatter has lauded as a key milestone the announcement that the City of Johannesburg will host the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Nasrec gets R120m upgrade for 2010
22 Apirl 2008 - More than R120-million has been set aside to upgrade the Nasrec precinct south of Johannesburg’s city centre to support the hosting of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Polokwane’s 2010 preparations well on track
22 Apirl 2008 - The City of Polokwane has made tremendous progress in its preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, says Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
Parreira's exit 'not a crisis'
22 Apirl 2008 - South African Football Association President Molefi Olifant has allayed fears that the resignation of Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will plunge the senior soccer national team into crisis mode.
Deputy President to visit 2010 stadium in Polokwane
21 Apirl 2008 - Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will on Monday visit Polokwane in line with her programme to visit 2010 host cities to monitor progress made in respect of preparations to host world cup games.
JHB to host 2010 Broadcasting Centre
21 Apirl 2008 - The City of Johannesburg is expected to announce that it will host the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) for the Fifa 2010 World Cup™. The announcement will be made at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on Monday.
Norway to help SA green 2010
18 Apirl 2008 - The Norwegian government has announced that it will donate R1.2-million towards helping Johannesburg achieve a green 2010 Fifa World Cup™ through tree planting.
Durban sets sights on IOC 2011
17 Apirl 2008 - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ Host City Durban has been the shortlisted to host the 123rd session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2011, an event that traditionally draws thousands of visitors.
EC health receives new fleet for 2010
16 Apirl 2008 - Sixty two new emergency vehicles, deployed in strategic areas of the Eastern Cape, will ensure accessibility to health care in preparation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ and beyond.
Cape Town launches 2010 poster competition
15 Apirl 2008 - With tangible excitement building as the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ is only 787 days away, the City of Cape Town on Tuesday launched its word cup poster design competition.
Scholars up for 2010 holiday bonanza
14 Apirl 2008 - If the Department of Education’s plan to close schools for the duration of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ gets a thumbs up from stakeholders, South African scholars could be up for the longest school holiday in history in 2010.
Trains to help ease traffic congestion in 2010
11 Apirl 2008 - The Department of Transport has tabled a plan to make trains a reliable mode of transport to help alleviate traffic jams and increase transit capacity during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ in South Africa.
Residents to design city 2010 poster
10 Apirl 2008 - Durban residents have scored a real chance of actively participating in the city’s preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
2010 to boost country’s transport system
10 Apirl 2008 - Minister of Transport Jeff Radebe says the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to be hosted in South Africa will provide an opportunity to improve the country’s transit system and contribute towards enhancing infrastructural developments.
Fifa ranking: Bafana on the rise
09 Apirl 2008 - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ hosts Bafana Bafana have jumped two places to occupy the 69th spot in the official Fifa ranking table, according to the latest Fifa/Coca-Cola World Ranking standings.
Joburg EMS preparing for every disaster
09 Apirl 2008 - The head of the Johannesburg emergency management services is looking to the future and is building the city’s capacity to handle any disaster come the Fifa World Cup in 2010.
'2010 must leave behind a legacy'
07 Apirl 2008 - The residents of Johannesburg said they would like the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ to leave a lasting impression on the city, during the community stakeholder meetings with the city’s municipality.
MATCH appoints European sales agent
04 Apirl 2008 - Exclusive rights holder for the Fifa Hospitality Programme, MATCH Hospitality AG, has appointed the international sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE as its exclusive sales agent for the Continental European territory for the Official Hospitality Programme of the Fifa Confederations Cup 2009 and the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™.
Fifa denies World Cup insurance allegation
04 Apirl 2008 - Fifa has dismissed a claim made by a UK-based journalist that it has been forced to set aside a £400-million (+- R6.3-billion) 'contingency fund' to cater for the possible collapse of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ in South Africa.
EC health gears up for 2010
04 Apirl 2008 - The Eastern Cape health department has bought 62 new emergency services vehicles as part of its preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, it said on Thursday.
04 Apirl 2008 - The Tourism Grading Council of South African has repeated its call to South Africans who own bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses and lodges to register with its council as thousands more rooms are still needed to accommodate tourists in 2010.
CT to tackle transport challenges
03 Apirl 2008 - The City of Cape Town will be addressing the growing congestion especially the lack of high quality public transport in the city ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
BRT network moves forward
UK cops train KZN volunteers for 2010
03 Apirl 2008 - KwaZulu-Natal has recruited and trained about 1200 volunteers as part of its strategy to curb incidences of crime during and beyond the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
BRT network moves forward
03 Apirl 2008 - The Bus Rapid Transit network is running smoothly, with most of the projects either in the design phase, or already being implemented.
Footballers score with new medical centre
03 Apirl 2008 - With the opening of a new medical centre at Wits University, African football players will now have access to state of the art prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
800 days before 2010 kickoff
02 Apirl 2008 - In exactly 800 days from today the world will converge in South Africa to witness the most prestigious sporting tournament in the world with the hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Fifa accredits first Med Centre in Africa
01 Apirl 2008 -The Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (CESSM) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has been officially inaugurated as the first ever Fifa Medical Centre of Excellence on African soil.
Free public viewing for 2010 matches
1 April 2008 - Football lovers will be able to watch 2010 Fifa World Cup™ matches free on SABC television and at venues offering public viewing, the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the South African Broadcasting Cooperation (SABC) announced on Monday.
MARCH 2008
Deputy President to assess city’s 2010 progress
31 March 2008 - Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will on Monday visit the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan to assess the progress being made by the host city ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Transport projects for 2010 and beyond
31 March 2008 - Minister of Transport, Jeff Radebe has told a contingent of delegates from various transport sectors that all the initiatives that government was embarking on would leave a lasting legacy and improve the public transport infrastructure after the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
UK, France and Fifa discuss 2010 education plan
28 March 2008 - Britain and France, in partnership with international football authorities, have announced a joint initiative to help send some 16 million African children to school by the time of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ in South Africa.
Rampant Bafana outclass Paraguay
27 March 2008 - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ hosts Bafana Bafana have thrashed their South American opponents Paraguay 3-0 in an international friendly played at Super Stadium in Atteridgeville in Pretoria on Wednesday night.
KZN launches 2010 legacy programme
26 March 2008 - 2010 World Cup Local Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan has marked the start of the construction of the first artificial pitch in Pietermaritzburg, legislative city of KwaZulu Natal.
Jozi up for three 2010 Fan Parks
25 March 2008 - The official Fifa-endorsed World Cup Fan Park has been earmarked for Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, but Joburg has identified a spot in the north and one in the south for similar ventures in the build up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Joburg Water unveils R120m budget for 2010
25 March 2008 - Over R120-million has been set aside to support the 2010 Soccer Fifa Cup™ and the Gautrain project for the next two years, Johannesburg Water has announced.
Don’t underestimate Paraguay - Parreira
25 March 2008 - Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has told his side to play to their full potential against their South American opponent Paraguay when they meet in an international friendly on Wednesday evening.
SA tests 2010 aerial safety
19 March 2008 - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ hosts, South Africa, have successfully conducted aviation security exercises at the Green Point stadium precinct in the Western Cape.
Govt: SA 2010 plans well on track
19 March 2008 - Government has once again assured the local and international community that South Africa will be ready in time to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
David Beckham expected at Soccerex
19 March 2008 - One of the world's greatest football players, David Beckham, is expected to run a clinic for Johannesburg youngsters during Soccerex 2008, a business soccer exhibition to be held in November.
Power outages will not affect 2010 - Govt
19 March 2008 - The Department of Minerals and Energy and Eskom have guaranteed an uninterrupted supply of electricity to key 2010 Fifa World Cup™ installations, according to a new state-of-readiness report.
Minister emphasises African World Cup
18 March 2008 - Minister of Sports and Recreation Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile says the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ is not only going to benefit South Africa, but is an African World Cup that would assist in spreading a sense of confidence and prosperity across the continent.
Benni back in the Bafana fold
17 March 2008 - Bafana Bafana will get the opportunity to test their mettle against a highly ranked opponent when they take on Paraguay in a friendly international in Pretoria on 26 March.
2010 stadium arch elements arrive
17 March 2008 - As preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ gather pace, a vital element of Durban's Moses Mabhida stadium has arrived Durban.
Fifa gives nod to Confederations Cup
14 March 2008 - South Africa's preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ have received a major boost. The world's football governing body Fifa has approved the country's preparations for the 2009 Confederations Cup.
Bafana bag victory ahead of Paraguay clash
13 March 2008 - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ hosts, Bafana Bafana, narrowly defeated Zimbabwe in a friendly international match at the Germiston Stadium on Tuesday night.
Joburg hotel to boost inner city tourism
13 March 2008 - Tourism in Johannesburg’s inner city has received a boost with the establishment of an upmarket four star hotel.
Youth seminar to unveil 2010 opportunities
13 March 2008 - A youth seminar in the Free State hopes to unveil opportunities for young people in the province during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Key 2010 stadium takes to greater heights
11 March 2008 - Construction at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium - one of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ venues - has reached a key milestone.
Banyana qualify for African championships
10 March 2008 - Banyana Banyana beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in a match played on Saturday at the Caledonian Stadium in Pretoria to qualify for Africa's lucrative women's football competition to be held in Equatorial Guinea in November.
Eskom: 2010 projects not affected
7 March 2008 - Projects such as the Gautrain and those surrounding the preparations towards the 2010 FIFA World CupTM will not be affected by Eskom's decision to halt new construction projects for the next four to six months.
SA tourism hits 9-million mark
6 March 2008 - The outlook for the South African tourism industry looks positive, particularly with the exposure the country will receive in the lead-up to the world's biggest sporting event, the Fifa World Cup™, taking place in South Africa in 2010.
SA companies get 2010 hospitality pie
5 March 2008 - Two South African events companies, through a joint venture, have been awarded the title of exclusive sales agent for the FIFA Hospitality Programme which was unveiled on Wednesday.
2010 hospitality programme vital for SA
5 March 2008 - The Hospitality Programme for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will be vital in assisting South Africa fulfill two of its key objectives to promote tourism and investment.
FIFA sets deadline for Nelson Mandela Metro
5 March 2008 - FIFA and the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has set a deadline, 29 April, by which the Nelson Mandela Metro has to meet certain requirements in order to be one of the five stadiums to be used for the 2009 Confederations Cup.
SA remains optimistic about 2010
5 March 2008 - An annual survey released by the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) has revealed that South Africans are optimistic about the country's capacity to host a successful and rewarding 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
New park development for Eldorado
3 March 2008 - Johannesburg City Parks is expected to unveil on Wednesday a flagship park development in Eldorado Park which will offer outdoor entertainment for its residents.
Future looking bright for SA soccer
3 March 2008 - The launch of the Nedbank Cup knockout competition marked the continuation of a trend - accelerated by the country's upcoming hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ - in which money from big business has been flowing into football in South Africa.
FEBRUARY 2008
KZN pumps millions into 2010 World Cup
29 February 2008 - KwaZulu-Natal Finance and Economic Development MEC Dr Zweli Mkhize has allocated an additional R128.9-million to the Department of Sport and Recreation in the build-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
R1.8-billion for skills development in KZN
29 February 2008 - KwaZulu-Natal Finance and Economic Development MEC Zweli Mkhize has allocated R1.8-billion for developing scarce skills needed in the civil construction industry in the lead-up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Joburg to get tougher on criminals
29 February 2008 - The Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo has warned that the City of Johannesburg would not tolerate incidents of crime.
SA tourism figures grow ahead of 2010
28 February 2008 - An estimated 6-7 percent of all foreign tourist arrivals to South Africa in 2007 were made up of business tourists, translating to about 550 000 business tourists compared to 470 000 in 2006, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Tuesday. This figure is expected to grow even more in the lead-up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
EC taverners mobilised against crime
28 February 2008 - Tavern owners in the Eastern Cape are attending a workshop to help fight crime ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Mangaung to clean-up ahead of 2010
27 February 2008 - 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Host City, Mangaung in the Free State, has embarked on a clean-up operation which will see the demolition of notorious buildings which house drug dealers and illegal immigrants.
Soccer legends to nurture young talent
26 February 2008 - In the run up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the City of Johannesburg is partnering with yesteryear's soccer stars to develop young soccer talent.
PSL unveils Africa's richest domestic competition
26 February 2008 - The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has proven once again that it is one of the most financially flush leagues in the world.
Banyana edge closer to African Championships
25 February 2008 - Banyana Banyana fought off a strong Zimbabwean challenge to move a step closer to qualifying for African Women's Championships in Harare on Friday.
Mpuma to open investment opportunities
25 February 2008 - Mpumalanga Premier Thabang Makwetla has unveiled plans to extend investment opportunities by launching a growth fund to finance projects which banks may be reluctant to offer financial backing.
FIFA, LOC pleased with stadium progress
22 February 2008 - FIFA and the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Friday concluded a five-day inspection tour to six of the ten 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadiums with words of praise for the host cities.
FIFA's Ellis Park tour a success
21 February 2008 - The refurbishment of Ellis Park Stadium is on schedule, and the inspection team is confident it will be completed in time for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
R11-billion for public transport ahead of 2010
21 February 2008 - The National Treasury has allocated an extra R11 billion to public transport funding over the next three years ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™.
FIFA delegation to inspect Nelspruit stadium
21 February 2008 - A delegation from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) will visit the building site of the Mbombela 2010 stadium in Nelspruit on Thursday to assess its progress.
Govt budgets R2 billion to alternative energy
20 February 2008 - The global movement towards the generation of green power is greater then ever, and as such, government is committing R2 billion to alternative energy initiatives over the next three years.
Springboks: Laureus World Team of 2007
20 February 2008 - The Springboks conquered the world of rugby when they claimed the World Cup in Paris in October 2007. Now they have conquered the world of sport after being named World Team of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Monday night.
2010 venue inspection off to a good start
19 February 2008 - Preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ are gathering pace in South Africa's Host Cities.
Man United headed back to SA
18 February 2008 - English Premier League giants Manchester United are coming to South Africa to participate in this year's edition of the Vodacom Challenge in July.
SA, New Zealand strengthen sport, cultural ties
18 February 2008 - South Africa and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen cultural relations and sporting ties between them.
Absa injects R29,5m into local football
15 February 2008 - The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has received a major financial boost. Title sponsors Absa announced on Thursday that the 16 teams participating in the league will bag R29,5-million in total prize money.
New buildings to become energy wise
14 February 2008 - In efforts to save energy, Johannesburg has laid down a number of new requirements for buildings. It is also encouraging retrofitting old buildings with energy efficiency measures.
African women's soccer cup in November
13 February 2008 - The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fixed 15 to 29 November for the sixth African Women Soccer Championship Tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
Tourism sector rewards service excellence
13 February 2008 - In the run up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, South African Tourism's (SAT) annual Welcome Awards 2008 will showcase service excellence in the industry.
Mbeki lauds Soweto Gospel Choir
12 February 2008 - President Thabo Mbeki has congratulated the Soweto Gospel Choir for winning their second consecutive Grammy Award, saying they continue to do the nation proud.
Egypt's Hosny named player of the tournament
12 February 2008 - Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd Rabou missed out on the last African Nations Cup because of injury but this year he more than made up by being named as the best player of the tournament.
More lanes, improvements on Gauteng's freeways
11 February 2008 - Gauteng, the home of Africa's busiest highway, the N1, is set to have improved freeways with more lanes, while proposed roads will be created to ease traffic.
Egypt conquer Africa - again
11 February 2008 - The Pharaohs of Egypt have made history by being the first ever side to win two back-to-back African Cup of Nation (Afcon) titles. Egypt beat Cameroon 1-0 in the final of the biennial tournament played in Accra on Sunday night.
Business Unusual in SA's 2010 preparations
8 February 2008 - An often quoted truism in motivational literature says "to achieve things you have not achieved before, you must do things you have not done before."
Africa braces for Afcon semis showdown
7 February 2008 - Africa is expected to come to a standstill on Thursday as the semifinals of the African Nations Cup finals get underway in Ghana.
Over 300 new jobs in Bhisho Airport upgrade
7 February 2008 - More than 300 people have been employed since the start of a R100 million upgrade project at the Bhisho Airport.
SA, Dutch police to establish links
7 February 2008 - Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula has signed an agreement with his Dutch counterpart establishing a framework for bilateral police cooperation between the two countries.
Mandela Bay to start solar water heating
6 February 2008 - The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is to launch three energy efficient projects including solar water heating for domestic use and using wind turbines and landfill gas to generate renewable electricity.
Ekurhuleni engages engineers for 2010
6 February 2008 - As South Africa's main point of entry for international visitors, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is meeting with engineers in order to improve quality roads and infrastructure, ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Media granted fair use of 2010 phrases
5 February 2008 - The Department of Trade and Industry has granted the media fair use of terms related to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, which are now protected by intellectual property rights.
Goals galore at Afcon finals
5 February 2008 - The goal tally at the African Nations Cup finals is headed for record-breaking heights with a total of 78 scored in the 26 matches to date.
Agogo seals victory for Ghana
5 February 2008 - Ghana was sent into a state of euphoria on Sunday night as the home side beat arch rivals Nigeria 2-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the African Nations Cup in Accra.
Ivory Coast hammer Guinea
5 February 2008 - The Ivory Coast juggernaught continued its impressive run at the African Nations Cup on Sunday, scoring five goals without replay to steam roll past Guinea in the quarter-final.
Minister congratulates Bafana
4 February 2008 - Sport and Recreation Minister Makhenkesi Stofile has lauded Bafana Bafana despite their early African Cup of Nations exit, saying that with more experience and support, they can beat the best the continent can offer.
SADC to boost air transport for 2010
4 February 2008 - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has prioritised air transport as among its measures to delivering a quality 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Confederations Cup 2009.
Glimmer of hope as Bafana exit Afcon
1 February 2008 - 2010 Fifa World Cup™ hosts Bafana Bafana will return to South Africa following an early exit from the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after playing to a 1-all draw with Senegal in Ghana on Thursday night.
Soccer mad nations visit SA
1 February 2008 - The leading eight countries whose citizens visit South Africa are the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, Netherlands, France, Australia, Sweden and Ireland, all known for their passion for soccer.
JANUARY 2008
Jozi vs Tshwane in first GP soccer challenge
31 January 2008 - The inaugural Gauteng Soccer Challenge takes place this weekend, and Jozi's top teams will take to the pitch against Tshwane's powerhouses.
R150m upgrade to ease traffic flow at Hospital Bend
30 January 2008 - A R150-million upgrade to the N2/Settlers Freeway is to increase the capacity for public and general transport at the Hospital Bend vicinity next to the Groote Schuur Hospital.
Power outages will not affect 2010
30 January 2008 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup will not be affected by the power outages currently being experienced in the country, Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin insisted on Friday.
Construction of R142m coastal route begins
30 January 2008 - Construction of the coastal route between East London and Port Elizabeth has begun in a R142-million project which will see development increase in the Eastern Cape.
First official FIFA store to showcase 2010
29 January 2008 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will be showcased to international buyers visiting the world's first official FIFA store, opened earlier this month at Singapore's Changi airport.
Blatter, De Klerk confident for 2010
29 January 2008 - Former President of South Africa FW de Klerk and FIFA President Sepp Blatter, expressed their confidence in the nation's ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup at their recent meeting in Zurich.
Light still shining on 2010 World Cup
29 January 2008 - The Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the government have given the assurance that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ - which will be hosted in South Africa - will not be affected by the power outages currently being experienced in the country.
Sandton to get Park Inn by 2010
28 January 2008 - A Belgium-based Rezidor Hotel Group has revealed plans to build a Park Inn hotel in the financial centre of Sandton, to be completed by 2010, a hotel that will complement the group's existing Radisson Hotel Sandton, which is due to open later this year.
Greening Soweto, one tree at a time
24 January 2008 - Executive Mayor Amos Masondo led the planting of 6 000 trees to launch Greening Soweto in September 2006, an ambitious project to beautify the massive township ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup, he began what has become Joburg's "biggest greening revolution."
Mixed views on Bafana's chances in Ghana
23 January 2008 - The MTN Africa Cup of Nations began on Sunday, in Ghana, and Joburg residents have mixed views on the prospects of South Africa's national squad making it through to the final stages of the competition.
Sugar Boyz prepare for 2010 qualifiers
23 January 2008 - Football fans can expect some island flavour as the Sugar Boyz from the tiny island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis begin their qualifying run for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa.
Oz midfielder keen to play in 2010 qualifier
23 January 2008 - Everton midfielder Tim Cahill says he will return to Australia for next month's opening FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Qatar if wanted by new national team coach Pim Verbeek.
Colour and game at Afcon finals
21 January 2008 - Colour was the order of the day during the opening ceremony of the 26th African Cup of Nations in Ghana on Sunday. Spectrums of yellow, red and green apparels packed the sold-out 45 000-sitter Ohene Djan Sports Stadium in Accra.
Afcon promises fireworks and flair
18 January 2008 - As African nations gear-up for the start of Africa's most prestigious football showpiece in Ghana on Sunday, several international football clubs are left licking their wounds after they were arm-twisted into releasing some of their stars for the African Cup of Nations (Afcon).
High spirits in Bafana camp
17 January 2008 - Bafana Bafana wrapped-up their preparations for the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ghana on a high after beating their neighbours Botswana 2 - 1 in an international friendly match played at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Wednesday night.
Naming rights for Green Point Stadium on market
16 January 2007 - The City of Cape Town has taken the first step in selling the naming rights of its new Green Point stadium.
All eyes on Africa ahead of 2010
15 January 2008 -With Africa's first FIFA World Cup™ now just two and a half years away, every tournament hosted on the African continent will be under close scrutiny.
Bafana bag morale boosting victory ahead of Afcon
15 January 2008 - Sibusiso Zuma and Lerato Shabangu scored two goals to guide Bafana Bafana to a well-deserved 2-0 victory over regional neighbours Mozambique in a friendly match played in Durban on Sunday.
Volunteer programmes on track for 2010
10 January 2008 - The process of recruiting thousands of volunteers to assist South Africa's 2010 Organising Committee (OC) with running the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is well under way, with several new initiatives planned for this year.
Beware of 2010 'lotteries'
10 January 2008 - World football governing body Fifa has issued a warning about e-mails that refer to the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ and inform recipients that they have been selected as prize winners in a lottery draw.
Rural villages prepare to host 2010 visitors
4 January 2008 - Construction of bed and breakfast facilities has already begun in some deep rural hinterlands of Limpopo in preparation for expected visitors during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to be held in South Africa.
Plans to provide 19 airlines for 2010
3 January 2008 - Plans are underway for Southern Africa to provide about 19 airlines for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™ to be held in South Africa.
DECEMBER 2007
FNB unveils 2010 countdown clocks
12 December 2007 - In the build up towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, official national supporter First National Bank has unveiled countdown clocks at many of the country's airports and host cities.
Young entrepreneurs to benefit from 2010
12 December 2007 - The Youth Entrepreneurship Campaign (YEC) 2010 is to mentor, mobilise and encourage youth to participate and create entrepreneurial opportunities ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and beyond.
No irregular betting in Preliminary Draw
11 December 2007 - FIFA's Early Warning System GmbH has confirmed that was no irregular betting during the first phase of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw.
Research - SA's optimism up ahead of 2010
10 December 2007 - South Africans' confidence in the country's ability to host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup™ has increased, with Johannesburg residents showing the highest increase in optimism.
Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre opened
5 December 2007 - The Green Point Stadium's new Visitor Centre, which will allow visitors to see the construction site and progress of the stadium from a viewing platform, has been opened.
Capital prepares for 2010 upgrades
4 December 2007 - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is preparing to upgrade various areas through a "Smart City Project" as part of its infrastructural development plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Fan parks to fuel local business
4 December 2007 - Fan parks near stadiums are to provide business opportunities for local entrepreneurs, in host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa.
NOVEMBER 2007
FIFA merchandise stores open doors
26 November 2007 - Soccer supporters can already begin buying their FIFA branded T-shirts, scarves, badges, pens, cups, caps and replicas of the official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Soccerex puts Gauteng tourism on map
26 November 2007 - FIFA accredited and events management company, MATCH, is to unveil a new tour operating programme during Soccerex 2007, which is currently underway in Johannesburg.
The 20 Centres for 2010 campaign unveiled
25 November 2007 - The "20 Centres for 2010" campaign, which aims to raise funds to construct Football for Hope centres across the African continent, was launched on Sunday ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw.
Official 2010 World Cup poster unveiled
25 November 2007 - The official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ poster was unveiled this weekend depicting the African continent forming a man's profile heading a ball.
Award winning SA actor backs youth for 2010
25 November 2007 - Oscar award winning actor Presley Chweneyagae says the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is a unique opportunity for young South Africans to become empowered, well beyond the limits of the game.
Indian tech giant becomes 4th sponsor of 2010
25 November 2007 - An Indian global consulting and information technology service provider, Satyam, has become the fourth sponsor after Anheuser-Busch, McDonald's and MTN to sign up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Soweto Derby draws worldwide fans
25 November 2007 - Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs supporters, as well as international delegates crowded into Durban on Saturday for the Soweto Derby, which saw the teams draw 2-2 at the Absa Stadium.
Confederations Cup a test for 2010
22 November 2007 - Touching down on African soil for the first time, the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, will be a forerunner in testing South Africa's state of readiness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Durban stadium will be ready, despite recent strike
22 November 2007 - FIFA Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan says the organisation does not doubt the commitment of construction workers at the Moses Mabidha stadium to make up the time lost during their recent strike action.
Prelim draw highlights 2010 branding, logos
22 November 2007 - Actively identifying several sponsors, events and products linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ through branding, is one of the many focus areas in the week leading up to the Preliminary Draw on Sunday.
Dazzling TV show for 2010 Prelim draw
22 November 2007 - The Preliminary Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa will take the form of a dazzling television special, according to the Organising Committee (OC).
eThekwini launches its 2010 logo
21 November 2007 - eThekwini Metro has launched its composite 2010 FIFA World Cup™ logo which forms part of its branding efforts that will give the city of Durban a unique identity as the host city for the games.
KZN beefs security ahead of the 2010 Prelim Draw
21 November 2007 - An extra 1000 police officers will be deployed around the city and the province in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw on Sunday.
World Cup preparation costs escalate
20 November 2007 - The cost of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is expected to escalate by between R2.8 billion and R3.4 billion, according to Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi.
Over 30 000 police for 2010 World Cup
20 November 2007 - More than 30 000 police officers are being recruited and trained specifically for strategic deployment for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, government announced Tuesday.
Gauteng to open disaster, emergency centre
20 November 2007 - A R50 million disaster management and emergency medical services centre is to be opened in Midrand as part of the province's logistical preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Chiefs vs Pirates on European TV
20 November 2007 - European soccer fans will get a chance to see Kaizer Chiefs versus Orlando Pirates when, for the first time, the clubs' clash on 24 November will be broadcast in 43 European countries.
Prelim draw to showcase SA - Jordaan
20 November 2007 -The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw in Durban later this week, is yet another opportunity for South Africa to showcase itself to the world.
Hosting world events keeps Gauteng competitive
19 November 2007 -Gauteng aims to be a preferred investment and tourism destination, by hosting international events, says Premier Mbhazima Shilowa.
All eyes on Durban for 2010 draw
16 November 2007 - For a few hours next week, South Africa will be centre of the universe as thousands of international delegates, hordes of journalists and hundreds of millions of television viewers witness the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw.
Soccerex to follow 2010 prelim-draw
16 November 2007 - The biggest inter-business soccer convention in the world, Soccerex, is set to follow on from the spectacle of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw.
2010 prelim-draw to feature Africa's finest musicians
15 November 2007 - The preliminary draw of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa, the first official FIFA event on African soil, is to feature some of Africa's finest talent.
KZN preps media for 2010 prelim-draw
12 November 2007 - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele is briefing top media officials regarding preparations for the preliminary draw of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
IIC satisfied with SA's preparation for 2010
12 November 2007 - The International Investment Council (IIC) is satisfied with South Africa's preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Mbeki - Investment to go beyond 2010
9 November 2007 - Hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ has boosted investment in South Africa, although government's investment vision and priorities for the economy "go well beyond the World Cup."
Asian teams vie to qualify for 2010
9 November 2007 - With the Preliminary Draw to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ taking place in little over two weeks in Durban, eight teams are set to lock horns in the second round of Asian Zone qualifying for the tournament.
Business must play greater role in soccer
8 November 2007 - Businesses should play a greater role in the soccer industry in South Africa ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™ and beyond, says Chief Executive Officer of the GEDA Keith Khoza.
Public transport must improve by 2010
8 November 2007 - Creating choice and increasing availability and reliability in the country's public transport will not only benefit visitors during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, but make the lives of commuters easier beyond the event.
Soccer transcends boundaries of sport
7 November 2007 - Soccer is no longer just a game as it has magnificent power to transcend political, economic and social boundaries, says Chairman of MATCH Ray Whelan.
2010: a chance to enhance KZN image
7 November 2007 - The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government must strive to achieve a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup™ which will enhance the province's reputation as a leading tourism destination and a cultural melting pot.
Gauteng to promote soccer business industry
6 November 2007 - The Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) is to promote soccer as a business industry by finding ways to improve the sector in order to contribute to the Gross Domestic Product.
2010 readiness conference opens in KZN
6 November 2007 - About 400 public and private delegates will receive feedback on the national and provincial state of readiness to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ at the 2010 Indaba opening on Tuesday.
FIFA allocates more 2010 group match tickets
2 November 2007 - FIFA's Executive Committee has decided to allocate more tickets for group matches, for sale to countries which qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup kicks off
2 November 2007 - The world's top 16 beach soccer teams are vying for the top prize in this sport, as the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, kicks off on Friday, on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach.
FIFA chooses 2009 - 2014 hospitality provider
2 November 2007 - This week world football governing body FIFA announced MATCH Hospitality AG, as its hospitality rights holder for the 2009 - 2014 period.
World Cup hosting to cease rotating
2 November 2007 - As from 2018, hosting the FIFA World Cup™ will stop rotating from continent to continent.
FIFA Summit crafts safety plans for 2010
1 November 2007 - Stakeholders are developing and discussing safety plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, at a two-day FIFA Safety and Security Summit which kicked off on Thursday.
OCTOBER 2007
FIFA World Cup tickets up for grabs
31 October 2007 - A total of 16 000 2010 FIFA World Cup™ tickets have been made available to excited soccer fans in the form of a competition.
Cape Town tourism gears up for 2010
31 October 2007 - In a bid to position and market itself as a world-class business tourism destination, the City of Cape Town has secured ten conferences and conventions to be held during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
SA's next World Cup challenge
30 October 2007 - While most South Africans were still buzzing from the Springboks' Rugby World Cup victory in Paris, 2010 OC Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan was in London last week preparing for the country's next big world cup.
Tshwane to get rapid bus system
30 October 2007 - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has become the second city to announce plans to improve and promote the use of their public transport system ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
SAPS radio centre to speed up response
30 October 2007 - Gauteng's new state of the art police Radio Communication Centre promises to bring an organised policing system as well as a rapid police response to calls from citizens.
Hundreds turn up to meet Springboks
26 October 2007 - The Springboks have taken to the road not only to parade their winning trophy, but to thank their fans for the support which they have shown throughout the Rugby World Cup.
World Cup will boost KZN economy
23 October 2007 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will bring about unprecedented economic and social benefits and provide a rich legacy for generations to come, according to KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sbusiso Ndebele.
Green Point Stadium tender to be re-advertised
23 October 2007 - The City of Cape Town will restart the bidding process to find a long-term operator for the Green Point Stadium.
Cacadu prepares for 2010 spin-offs
23 October 2007 - Due to its location near the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ host city of Port Elizabeth, the Eastern Cape's Cacadu District is anticipating major economic benefits from the event.
Ghana to take on Guinea in Africa Cup of Nations
22 October 2007 - The draw for the 2008 MTN African Cup of Nations football tournament has placed hosts Ghana at the head of Group A alongside Namibia, Guinea and Morocco.
2010 opens 80 000 jobs in tourism
16 October 2007 - The three years ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ have opened up about 80 000 job opportunities in the local tourism and hospitality sector.
Fiscal Commission advises on FIFA infrastructure
15 October 2007 -The Financial and Fiscal Commission has advised Parliament that infrastructure interventions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, be sustainable and bear increasing costs in mind, writes Lavinia Mahlangu.
Latin kings vie for 2010 World Cup spots
14 October 2007 - The South American national soccer teams have started playing in qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Vanuatu makes progress towards 2010 qualifier
14 October 2007 - The island nation of Vanuatu progressed to the OFC Nations Cup - and ensured their dream of qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ stayed alive.
Namibia, SA assess potential 2010 benefits
12 October 2007 - An agreement has been reached between South Africa and Namibia to establish how best the neighbouring country can benefit from the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™, writes Sholain Govender.
Durban gears up for 2010 prelim-draw
10 October 2007 - Durban is gearing up for the preliminary draw for the qualifying tournament, which is the first official event leading up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
FIFA, OC to begin 2010 inspection tour
9 October 2007 - A FIFA delegation and the 2010 Organising Committee (OC) is to inspect the progress of stadiums at four of the nine host cities.
Health Mininister guarantees healthy 2010 World Cup
8 October 2007 - Every effort is being done to ensure that health and medical services are adequately prepared for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, says Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.
SA, Germany reaffirm cooperation for 2010
8 October 2007 - South Africa and Germany have reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure that the country hosts a successful 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™.
KZN approves money towards FIFA draw
4 October 2007 - The KwaZulu-Natal Cabinet has approved an R8 million budget to be spent on intensifying preparations towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ preliminary draw to be held in Durban next month.
FIFA, doctors to discuss doping controls
3 October 2007 - South Africa's leading sports medical practitioners will gather in Kimberly this weekend to discuss the health, medical and doping control requirements for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
OC appoints new Chief Operations Officer
2 October 2007 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (OC) has appointed Nomfanelo Magwentshu as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO).
2010 will showcase SA's hospitality sector
2 October 2007 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will present the South African hospitality industry with the greatest opportunity to showcase developments in the industry.
Transport sector an engine of economic growth
2 October 2007 - North West Premier Edna Molewa has fittingly described the transport sector as an engine of economic growth.
SEPTEMBER 2007
SA will have enough energy in 2010
28 September 2007 - There will be sufficient energy supply and infrastructure during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, says the Department of Minerals and Energy.
Zambia, SA to promote tourism ahead of 2010
26 September 2007 - The Zambian government has entered into talks with South Africa's Ministry of Tourism to look at how best the two countries can promote tourism ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
ICTs crucial for service delivery - Swazi minister
26 September 2007 - Recognising the vital role of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the promotion of efficient service delivery, Swaziland recently launched its National ICT Policy.
Blatter to open Women's World Cup Symposium
25 September 2007 - Two days ahead of the final match of the 5th FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA President Sepp Blatter will officially open the 4th FIFA Women's Football Symposium.
Green Point site temporarily closed
20 September 2007 - The Green Point stadium construction site has been closed down temporarily, after industrial action by some workers.
Madibeng to use public viewing spaces for 2010
19 September 2007 - The Madibeng municipality has announced plans to make use of various public viewing spaces during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, so that soccer fans can watch matches without having to buy stadium tickets.
SA, Mozambique build on relations
18 September 2007 - South Africa and Mozambique have taken their bilateral relations further, after holding a successful meeting Tuesday, where various issues of cooperation were discussed.
Zambia, China sign pact to build stadium
18 September 2007 - The Zambian government has signed a contract with the Chinese government for the construction of a 40 000-capacity stadium in Ndola, the capital of Copperbelt Province.
Capital rocks 1000 days ahead of 2010
15 September 2007 - Hundreds of South Africans came to the nation's capital to celebrate the major milestone of 1000 days ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Ellis Park renovations 40% complete - Mayor
15 September 2007 - Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo says renovations to Ellis Park Stadium are about 40 percent complete, adding that much progress has been made in and around the city in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
2010 will enhance KZN's profile - Premier
15 September 2007 - Hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ would contribute to lifting KwaZulu-Natal's profile as an ideal destination for tourism and business events, says Premier Sbu Ndebele.
FIFA updates on African 2010 qualifiers
15 September 2007 - Sao Tome and Principe and the Central African Republic will not be taking part in the African qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
South Africa unites behind 2010 success with 1000 days to go
14 September 2007 - South Africans from all walks of life will gather in their thousands around the country on Saturday 15 September 2007 to mark the 1000 Day Countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
All plans on track with 1000 days to 2010
13 September 2007 - Friday, 14 September 2007, marks the start of the 1000 day countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and a renewed vigour for the nation to meet all deadlines in the run-up to the tournament, writes Sholain Govender.
NW begins upgrading Bafokeng stadium for 2010
12 September 2007 - At least R147 million has been allocated to upgrade the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Mafikeng to meet FIFA's requirements to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
South Africans to select official 2010 poster
11 September 2007 - South Africans have the unique opportunity of choosing which of three designs will be the official poster for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
SA tourism must meet world standards
10 September 2007 - South Africa's tourist destinations must meet international standards to be well received by visitors during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, says Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor, Fande Molokoane.
CAF honours President Mbeki
10 September 2007 - Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Issa Hayatou on Sunday honoured State President Thabo Mbeki with the Order of Merit Award in Cape Town.
Gauteng carnival dazzles once more
10 September 2007 - The annual Gauteng carnival did not disappoint at the weekend, when its procession of six massive floats, vibrant local music and brightly costumed revelers made their way through Braamfontein.
SA starts 1000-days countdown to 2010 kick-off
6 September 2007 - In exactly 1000 days from Friday, 14 September, over a decade of planning and anticipation would have been realised when the first FIFA World Cup™ to be held on African soil, kicks off in South Africa.
New terminal at George airport to curb congestion
6 September 2007 - A new R43 million terminal at the George Airport in Port Elizabeth, is officially open, and will assist the facility to accommodate passenger traffic and raise service standards.
Gift Leremi was to shine in 2010 World Cup
5 September 2007 - Playing for the country in the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa™ was the main reason the late talented soccer player Gift Leremi mended his troubled career.
Tshwane uses 2010 to fuel township development
4 September 2007 - As one of the nine host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the Tshwane metropolitan municipality has devised plans to use this major event as a catalyst to develop its townships.
AUGUST 2007
SA intelligence services gear up to thwart criminality during World Cup
30 August 2007 - Intelligence services are to assess criminal elements from outside South Africa that may use the hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ as a cover to enter the country and engage in illegal activities.
Cross border crimes in the spotlight ahead of 2010
30 August 2007 -Police in Southern Africa have redoubled their efforts in dealing with cross-border crimes with specific focus on crimes that may impact negatively on preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Work still underway at KZN's 2010 stadium
29 August 2007 - The construction of the Moses Mabhida Stadium is well within the scheduled completion time and the venue will be ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Gauteng to visit Germany to hear of World Cup experience
28 August 2007 - A delegation from Gauteng has been invited to visit the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg in Germany, to allow the European province to share its experiences in hosting FIFA World Cup™ matches.
2010 on the agenda of SA-Germany talks
27 August 2007 -Preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will be on the agenda of a high level meeting between former host nation Germany and 2010 host South Africa.
2010 fever grips local primary schools
27 August 2007 - Youngsters from around the capital are to take part in an annual soccer festival hosted by Latin American and Caribbean embassies, as part of the build-up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Tourism to contribute 12% of SA GDP by 2010
22 August 2007 - The tourism industry is to make up about 12 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the time the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ comes around, says the Chief Executive Officer of SA Tourism.
Bloem prepares for 2007 SA Games
21 August 2007 - The Free State province is bracing itself to host the colourful multi-sports 2007 SA Games, to be held in Bloemfontein next month.
Latin America, Caribbean host soccer fest for SA kids
21 August 2007 - Embassies of Latin American and Caribbean states, known collectively as GRULAC, are to host an under-13 soccer festival for young, South African school teams.
Govt works to secure energy for 2010
16 August 2007 - Government is dedicating serious attention and the appropriate resources to securing adequate energy supply for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Stofile: Sport an instrument to promote unity, solidarity and peace
16 August 2007 - Staging the FIFA World Cup in 2010 could leave behind a legacy of undoing the historical marginalisation of Africa from the mainstream of world football and of the economic spin-offs that flow from it.
Building a legacy now
16 August 2007 - "Getting ready for 2010 is exciting because what we do now in preparation will be part of the legacy beyond the 2010 FIFA World Cup™"
2010 will unite Africa
16 August 2007 - Yvonne Johnston, CEO of the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) candidly confessed that what keeps her awake at night is concern about the next World Cup hosts. "They'll find it very hard to beat the standard that we are going to set."
2010 TV, radio to give Africa unprecedented audience
16 August 2007 - The huge number of spectators set to experience the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ on television and radio, will give Africa an unprecedented audience.
United, African voice needed for 2010
16 August 2007 - African communicators have been urged to unite and market Africa with one voice ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Minister extends FIFA trademarks deadline
15 August 2007 - The deadline to submit objections to the proposed prohibition on using certain words and emblems during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, has been extended.
Spotlight falls on 2010 marketing opportunities
15 August 2007 - Communicators and marketers from across Africa are to discuss how best to take advantage of the marketing opportunities presented by the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
African broadcaster for 2010 NCP
13 August 2007 - One of Africa�s foremost broadcasters is coming to South Africa. He will address the second National Communication Partnership Conference which will be held in Johannesburg on August 15.
Host cities to use both names in 2010
10 August 2007 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ host cities affected by the name change process are to use both the old and new names in 2010.
Angola to have 40 new hotels by 2010
10 August 2007 - Forty new hotels with modern equipments and of four or five star standards will be built in various provinces of Angola by 2010, says Hotel and Tourism Minister Eduardo Jonatao Tchingunji.
SA Government is on course towards 2010 FIFA World Cup
08 August 2007 - The 2010 Government Unit is convinced that South Africa will deliver the best FIFA World Cup ever with a distinctly African flavour. This conclusion is based on an assessment of regular reports being received by the 2010 Unit from various role players in national government departments, Host Cities and the Organising Committee.
eThekwini installs improved road signs before 2010
6 August 2007 - The eThekwini municipality has budgeted R22.5 million for improved road signs to ensure better traffic management ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Bank flags women's 2010 business opportunities
6 August 2007 - One of the country's major retail banks has pledged to support women's business and highlighted the opportunities to be opened to them by the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
'Africa's time has come' - 2010 National Communication Partnership Annual Conference
03 August 2007 - On 15 August 2007 the 2010 National Communication Partnership (NCP) will be holding its second annual conference where communicators from the African continent have been invited to discuss how best to take advantage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to positively project Africa to the world.
JULY 2007
CT approves revised plans for 2010 stadium
31 July 2007 - The City of Cape Town has approved the final building plan for the Green Point stadium, the venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ semi-finals.
SADC tourism ministers discuss 2010 strategy
30 July 2007 - Tourism ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), to discuss the region's strategy for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
FIFA to ratify Cabinet's approval of IBC location
25 July 2007 - Johannesburg is awaiting FIFA's ratification of Cabinet's approval of the city to be the venue for the World Cup International Broadcast Centre (IBC) during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
PE tests security systems ahead of 2010
24 July 2007 - The annual Vodacom Challenge tournament to be held in Port Elizabeth will be an opportunity to test the city's capacity to provide security and crowd controlling systems during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Three-all draw in Madiba birthday match
19 July 2007 - The FIFA-organised celebratory match to honour former President Nelson Mandela's birthday ended in a three-all draw on Wednesday night.
Construction of Mpumalanga's stadium on track
18 July 2007 - The construction of the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, set to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches in the province is well on track.
"More than just a Game" to be released by year end
18 July 2007 - More than just a Game - an Anant Singh movie depicting political prisoners on Robben Island who were able to escape their awful conditions, by playing soccer, is due to be released by the end of the year.
World celebrates Madiba's birthday at soccer festival
18 July 2007 - The 89th birthday of South Africa's globally revered moral authority, Nelson Mandela - is set to find its special place in history as a day when racism was kicked far further than simply off the world's leading football fields.
FIFA delegation descends on Cape Town
17 July 2007 - A FIFA delegation is expected to arrive in Cape Town this afternoon, ahead of the soccer spectacle to be held in celebration of former President Nelson Mandela's 89th birthday on Wednesday.
Ambassadors assured of readiness for 2010
16 July 2007 - Heads of Mission to South Africa, namely Ambassadors and High Commissioners, have been assured of the country's readiness regarding preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
'Bus Rapid Transit' system planned ahead of 2010
13 July 2007 - A fast, comfortable and low cost urban transport system, called the "Bus Rapid Transit" (BRT) system, is being planned for the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Major move to ensure transport readiness for 2010
13 July 2007 - The upgrading of South Africa�s major transport infrastructure including the rail network, airports and the Gautrain project, are on track to be completed in time to contribute to a hassle-free transport system for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Ticket sales for '90 Minutes for Mandela' match opens
12 July 2007 - The race is on to get hold of tickets for the Africa XI versus the Rest of the World XI celebratory soccer match to be staged in honour of Nelson Mandela's 89th birthday next Wednesday.
Transport preparations for 2010 come under the spotlight
12 July 2007 - Transport preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa are under the spotlight at the Southern African Transport Conference (SATC).
Italy identifies SA as 'focus country'
11 July 2007 - With South Africa identified by Italy as a "focus country� for the period 2008 to 2010, strong attempts have been made during the visit by the Italian delegation to strengthen business links.
Sustainable growth must be maintained after 2010
11 July 2007 - Ongoing preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa must ensure a smooth and well organised event, but should also provide for sustained growth and development after 2010.
Conference to look at 2010 communications opportunities
5 July 2007 - Communicators from across Africa will meet at a conference on 15 August to discuss how best to create a new and lasting impression encouraging foreign investment and a global mind change regarding the continent.
JUNE 2007
Africa�s support pours in for 2010 World Cup
28 June 2007 - Optimism, joy and support regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa, abounds from ordinary Ghanaians, delegates to the 9th African Union Heads of State Summit and members of the local media.
Fan parks important in drawing crowds
28 June 2007 - Fan parks will ensure more than a million people come to South Africa, despite the limited tickets available for matches at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
SA gets world class transport system from 2010 World Cup
28 June 2007 - The upgrading of South Africa�s transport system will be a legacy project left by the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa.
SA ready to stage largest football exhibition
27 June 2007 - South Africa's Soccerex exhibition will be twice bigger than the previous one organised in Dubai, says Chairman of the Soccerex Tony Martin, Tuesday.
SA once again proves it is ready to host 2010
21 June 2007 - The Mamelodi Sundowns/Barcelona football spectacle on Wednesday once again proved that South Africa was ready to host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup.
'Everything on track' for 2010 World Cup
19 June 2007 - Everything is on track with preparations to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.
SA to generate major turnover for 2010
19 June 2007 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has expressed confidence in the turnover to be generated by the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
World Cup to be envy of the world
19 June 2007 - South Africa's capability of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup has triggered a lot of jealousy according to FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
Bafana edge closer to Ghana 2008
18 June 2007 - Bafana Bafana have all but wrapped up a place at the African Cup of Nations finals in Ghana next year after playing to a one-all draw against Congo in Pointe Noire. That result leaves South Africa in prime position to book their place in Africa's biggest soccer tournament.
Mbeki calls on the youth to position itself for 2010
16 June 2007 - President Thabo Mbeki has called on the youth of South Africa to position itself to assist the country to deliver the best 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Cape needs R13 million for 2010 visitor strategy
15 June 2007 - In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cape Town Tourism (CTT) will need an extra R13 million over the next three years, to deliver upon its visitor strategy.
Commission lobbies for 2010 youth policy
15 June 2007 - The National Youth Commission is lobbying for the development of a policy to ensure a youth friendly environment during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
African broadcasters to discuss a 2010 African angle
13 June 2007 In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, African broadcasters are discussing ways to give the event a distinct African flavour.
SA�s 2010 preparations impress former host official
12 June 2007 A German official whose organisation successfully branded Germany during the 2006 FIFA World Cup is impressed about South Africa�s progress in preparation for 2010.
German soccer stars tour Gauteng�s 2010 stadia
11 June 2007 Three of Germany�s top soccer players on Monday begin their tour of two 2010 FIFA World Cup stadia in Gauteng.
Govt unveils its 2010 website
10 June 2007 - Government has unveiled a web site, www.sa2010.gov.za, which aims to provide information on government's preparations for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
African sports ministers meet in Ethiopia
7 June 2007 - A meeting of African sports ministers opened Thursday at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) here.
Minister Dlamini Zuma joins 2010 OC
7 June 2007 - Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has become the 20th member of the 2010 Organising Committee (OC), as it moves to enhance the African platform from which the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will be presented to the world.
Robben Island prepares for 2010 tourism boom
6 June 2007 - Robben Island, like many other tourist attractions in the country is preparing for the influx of tourists during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
KZN to host 2010 Strategic Indaba
5 June 2007 - As part of its wide range of preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government will host a 2010 Strategic Indaba on Wednesday.
Cape Town's new fire chief has 2010 plan
4 June 2007 - The new fire chief of Cape Town, Ian Schnetler, brings with him 27 years of experience in fighting fires in and around the city and has a plan to deal with fires in the lead-up to 2010.
Police to establish ops centres for 2010
1 June 2007 - Police will establish three types of operational safety and law enforcement centres for stadia, cities and routes leading to hotels and entertainment venues linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
MAY 2007
Govt re-affirms confidence in 2010
31 May 2007 - Cabinet's meeting on Wednesday has re-affirmed the optimism and confidence expressed by yet another top, international sports administrator, in South Africa's ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
eThekwini residents help draft 2010 transport plan
31 May 2007 - The eThekwini Transport Authority will commission a household travel survey on Friday, to gather data about residents' travel movements to plan for the city's transport system ahead of 2010.
New FIFA headquarters officially opened
30 May 2007 - Over 1 300 FIFA associations attended the official opening of the new Home of FIFA headquarters in Zurich on Wednesday.
CAF president chairs FIFA Organising Committee
30 May 2007 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee South Africa (LOC) has congratulated Issa Hayatou on his appointment as the first African chair of the FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (OC).
Blatter's committee confident of 2010 World Cup success
28 May 2007 - President Sepp Blatter and the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on Sunday reiterated their confidence over South Africa's ability to deliver a successful World Cup in 2010.
Limpopo spends R76m on 2010 airport upgrades
28 May 2007 - The Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport will spend R76 million upgrading airport facilities ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
SA will deliver the best World Cup - Olympic President
27 May 2007 - The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr Jacques Rogge has joined the ranks of high profile officials in sport who have expressed confidence that South Africa will host the best FIFA World Cup.
Local Govt to contribute to 2010 World Cup success
27 May 2007 - So-called "little things" in the realm of local government, such as friendly traffic officers, efficient waste removal, and effective issuing of vehicle license disks for tour operators, will contribute towards a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup.
SA hoteliers visit FIFA to prepare for 2010
25 May 2007 - A delegation of young, South African entrepreneurs from the hospitality industry are attending a FIFA congress in Zurich, Switzerland on Friday, ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Two days left to comment on Green Point Common
24 May 2007 - Cape Town residents have until Friday to comment on the proposed redevelopment of the Green Point Common (GPC) site of the new multi-purpose stadium, set to host matches in the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
SALGA to ensure all municipalities benefit in 2010
24 May 2007 - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is working on ensuring that all municipalities benefit equally from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, even those not hosting games.
Deputy President briefs Gulf diplomats on 2010
22 May 2007 - Johannesburg - Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka met with Gulf States ambassadors to South Africa and briefed them on preparations for 2010, amongst others.
Tshwane metro to establish 2010 Project Office
22 May 2007 - As the country�s ten host cities prepare for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the Tshwane metropolitan municipality has announced it will establish a dedicated 2010 Project Office.
Joburg ready to host 2010 World Cup final
16 May 2007 - Organisers of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa have confirmed that the deciding match of the month long tournament will be played in Johannesburg and that the city is ready to host it.
IIC confident SA will host successful 2010 World Cup
14 May 2007 - Alicedale - The International Investment Council (IIC) has expressed confidence that South Africa would deliver a successful FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup, despite some doubts cast in this regard. Following their three-day meeting in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, council members told reporters that "there is no doubt" South Africa would host a successful tournament.
Govt to deploy 30 000 policemen for tourists in 2010
13 May 2007 - Durban - The South African Police Service (SAPS) will deploy 30 000 men in blue specifically to look after the tourists coming for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup South Africa.
German transport experts to gear Eastern Cape for 2010
10 May 2007 - Three German transport experts will visit the Eastern Cape to share ideas and possible scenarios towards coordinated planning of a proposed Provincial Transport Demand Management Plan for 2010.
Premier Shilowa reiterates SA readiness for 2010 FIFA tournament
10 May 2007 - Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa reiterated South Africa's readiness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at the Soccerex London Forum on Wednesday.
2010 to leave Western Cape with safer public transport
08 May 2007 - Cape Town - The greatest legacy that the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup would leave the Western Cape will be an increased, improved, safe and reliable public transport system.
SA to spend about R5 billion on 2010 World Cup ICTs
08 May 2007 - Mbabane - South Africa will spend between R2 billion to R5 billion on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastracture required to host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup. Zakes Mnisi of the Local Organising Committee said Monday that the country would provide all the technologies needed to execute the event.
Technology is vital for FIFA 2010 World Cup
07 May 2007 - Mbabane - Technology will be instrumental to create a stress-free 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. In this context, the 6th Annual Pan African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Government Summit is underway to explore ways of ensuring a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa through ICT.
FIFA and SA govt reiterate readiness for 2010
03 May 2007 - FIFA and the South African Cabinet have reiterated their confidence in South Africa's ability to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. This follows "misrepresented quotes" from the widespread reports alleging that re-elected FIFA President Sepp Blatter told the BBC that other countries stood ready to take over the 2010 world cup from South Africa.
APRIL 2007
SALGA is to examine 2010 benefits for localities
22 Apr 2007 - Johannesburg - The third South African Local Government Association (SALGA) national conference officially starting Monday is to examine the benefits for localities in the FIFA 2010 World Cup South Africa. The conference would explore how local government...
Green Point's construction will meet deadline
18 Apr 2007 - Construction of the R2.9 billion Green Point Stadium in Cape Town will continue and meet the October 2009 deadline set by FIFA for its completion. According to the City of Cape Town, CEPA's attempt to apply for an interdict to prevent the demolition of th...
UN teams up with FIFA ahead of 2010 World Cup
11 Apr 2007 - Ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the United Nations tourism agency is teaming up with FIFA to help promote development across the African continent. The heads of FIFA, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the UNWTO ST-EP Foundation ...
NW to hold 2010 FIFA World Cup provincial conference
1 Apr 2007 - North West province will hold its two-day 2010 FIFA World Cup provincial conference this week. "The Conference will seek to produce a proper assessment of the collective work that has been done to ensure that the province is ready to deliver a successful...
MARCH 2007
Construction begins at Polokwane 2010 stadium
30 Mar 2007 - Polokwane - Picks and shovels were taken up in Polokwane on Friday at the site of the last stadium to begin construction for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. On a rainy summer day, the host city conducted the sod turning ceremony for the Peter Mokoba...
Residents to have a say on Green Point urban park
29 Mar 2007 - Cape Town residents will have a chance to comment on plans for the proposed redevelopment of Green Point Common, site of the new multi-purpose stadium to be built in time for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. At the meeting, it is expected that the urban pa...
Mega African soccer fest set for 2009 and 2010
29 Mar 2007 - In 2009 and 2010 the world will be treated to a spectacular soccer experience in Africa, as FIFA announced Egypt and Nigeria would host world cup youth soccer tournaments in 2009. FIFA's Executive Committee has agreed that in 2009, Egypt would host the FI...
2010 host cities to have fan embassies
29 Mar 2007 - Johannesburg - All nine world cup host cities in the country are to have fan embassies to assist in the translation of foreign languages as the country expects an influx of soccer fans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. "The province's transport services plan w...
Non-graded small hotels get life line for 2010
28 Mar 2007 - Non-graded small establishments have received a life line to register with MATCH - a FIFA appointed company to ensure the provision of accommodation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. MATCH announced Tuesday the final two separate agreements for h...
Public Works confirms SA's ability to deliver 2010 projects
28 Mar 2007 - Cape Town - Ahead of its budget debate Wednesday, the Department of Public Works confirmed South Africa had the skills and capacity to deliver infrastructure required for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Such companies could work easily as sub contractors, said M...
Hospitality sector moving confidently towards 2010
27 Mar 2007 - The boost in the country's tourism levels, as well as its knock-on effect on hotel accommodation, shows that the hospitality industry is moving confidently towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. "Johannesburg compares well with other international...
Women's World Cup to follow 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
22 Mar 2007 - The FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 will be the sixth time that this tournament has been staged. "The football associations of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Peru and Switzerland are the six FIFA members who formally expressed an interest in organising t...
Possible double bill of African soccer events before 2010
20 Mar 2007 - The year 2009 could truly be a major showcase for African football, should Nigeria win its bid to host the 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Ahead of its hosting of football's biggest event, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa will host the FIFA Confederati...
FIFA Executive Committee to discuss 2010
20 Mar 2007 - In its first meeting of 2007 later this week, the Executive Committee of world football governing body FIFA will discuss a variety of issues including the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. "The executive will be discussing the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South...
Green Point Stadium starts its 2010 journey
20 Mar 2007 - At times it even looked as though Cape Town would be dropped completely as one of the cities earmarked to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The R2,8 billion stadium will in its completion be a 68 000-seater, multi-purpose stadium built in time to host a semi-...
SA will show the world wonders in 2010
16 Mar 2007 - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela highlighted the sport's role in the struggle against apartheid and predicted the country would host the best FIFA World Cup yet. We are going to show the world wonders come 2010," said Ms Madikizela-Mandela, at the luncheon hoste...
2010 transport action plan on track
15 Mar 2007 - "These projects are aimed to transport our visitors and all South Africans," he said. The seminar was organised by the French Embassy to exchange their ideas and experiences as previous hosts of the FIFA Soccer World Cup in 1998, in order to assist South...
OR Tambo Airport to meet refurbishment deadline ahead of 2010
14 Mar 2007 - Johannesburg - The Oliver Tambo International Airport is on course to complete its crucial R3.5 billion infrastructure development, currently underway, ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup South Africa. To ease pressure on the airport, the Airports Com...
Premier Ndebele woos Italian World Cup Champions to prepare for 2010 World Cup in KwaZulu-Natal
7 Mar 2007 - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has strongly urged the Italian Soccer Team to seriously consider KwaZulu-Natal as their host province during preparations for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Treasury's 2010 head calls for skills importation for stadia
08 Mar 2007 - Cape Town - The head of the 2010 unit in the National Treasury expressed his concern Wednesday, at the shortage of skills needed to implement key 2010 FIFA World Cup infrastructure projects including the construction or building of the 10 stadia. Most of ...
Minister highlights benefits of 2010 legacy projects for Africans
06 Mar 2007 - South Africa's minister of Sport and Recreation has highlighted the long lasting benefits Africans will glean from the legacy projects planned around the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup South Africa. Speaking to BuaNews Tuesday at a Workshop on the 2010 World ...
SAPS to gain security insights from previous FIFA World Cup hosts
05 Mar 2007 - The 2010 FIFA World Cup comes at an opportune time for South Africa to learn best police practice from nations who have successfully hosted soccer world cup tournaments. This is National Police Commissioner and Interpol President Jackie Selebi's sentiment...
Non-hotel accommodation to benefit hugely from 2010 FIFA World Cup
02 Mar 2007 - The non-hotel accommodation industry in South Africa stands to benefit immensely during the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup, says SA Tourism Chief Executive Moeketsi Mosola. The grading would make such businesses qualify to be contracted by MATCH, the FIFA-m...
FEBRUARY 2007
Govt fast-tracks transport infrastructure to complement tourist influx
28 Feb 2007 - Increased tourism in the country has prompted government to fast track plans to improve transport infrastructure and services. Addressing the Business Tourism Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg Tuesday, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe explained the import...
Construction of Mbombela Stadium for 2010 FIFA World Cup to kick-start in June
26 Feb 2007 - Nelspruit - The construction of Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will start in the next four months and the provincial government has budgeted R15 million for its first phase. "This will significantly enhance our readiness to pro...
Treasury DG paints a picture of 'fiscal space' while outlining growth challenges
25 Feb 2007 - Cape Town - Growth challenges for the South African economy are to increase exports, produce more unskilled jobs, raise levels of productivity and minimise bureaucratic red tape around business development, Director-General in National Treasury, Lesetja K...
Construction of 2010 PE stadium begins next month
23 Feb 2007 - The construction of the Nelson Mandela Bay Multi-Purpose Stadium to host some of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer matches in Port Elizabeth is to commence in earnest next month. This was after the municipality awarded a tender to build the stadium to Grinak...
Gauteng to use 2010 FIFA World Cup to promote sports tourism
22 Feb 2007 - Gauteng will use the 2010 FIFA World Cup as a platform to translate football into a successful business that would boost sport tourism in the province. "We want to ensure that sporting industries create an enabling environment that maximizes investment an...
Provincial and local govt get big slice of budget increase
21 Feb 2007 - Provincial and local governments are set to receive 64 percent of the additional R89.5 billion allocated for government's capital spending over the