South Africa World Cup 2010 Info`s

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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.

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™.

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™.

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.

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.

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.