The World Cup is only a year away with the scheduled start date set in June 2009. The World Cup is similar to the Olympics in that it brings people together from all over the world for a rollicking good time. This World Cup is also a chance to experience the wines of South Africa.
Nobody is looking forward to the World Cup more than the wineries of South Africa. Wine has been produced for hundreds of years in South Africa, but it was a local business only during the years of Apartheid when international embargoes were in place. The embargoes ended with Apartheid, but South African wine has never really seemed to catch on. This is a mistake as there are many excellent vineyards in the country.
South African wine is unique because most of the grapes produced are based on cross-breading of various vines. This makes the varietal claims of the vineyards fairly humorous as it seems every grape is a mix of two or more competing vines. Regardless, the result is a bevy of unique wines that are often like nothing you’ve tasted before.
The best of the wines in South Africa are the Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinotage. Despite the names, each is the result of a cross-breading program. The Chenin Blanc can be hard to find because the name is not used in the country. Instead, ask for “Steen.” The Pinotage is uniquely South African and excellent. It is a cross breading of Pinot Noir and the Cinsault grape of France. All and all, these are wines you do not want to miss.
Should you go to South Africa just to taste the various wine offerings? Probably not. It is a long, expensive trip for most people of the world. Going for the World Cup, however, makes sense. When your team inevitably gets bounced out, you’ll have a side trip to take with the promise that you’ll experience a new vintage that will have you taking notes in your wine journal and pasting labels from bottles!
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Wine Tasting In South Africa During the World Cup
World Cup 2010 – Who’s In, Who’s Out?
Well, England, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Paraguay, Ghana, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Korea DPR have qualified, so has host South Africa, for the 2010 World Cup. That’s 11 teams with dreams to win the title so far... What about Argentina? Does it have a chance or will it miss the soccer fiesta for the first time in 40 years? Let’s take a look...
Argentina’s coach, former legend Diego Maradona, who gave the soccer shirt 10 an iconic status back in the day, prayed for divine intervention hoping that his team reaches the 2010 World Cup at South Africa. After a 3-1 defeat against rival Brazil, that too, on home ground, things don’t look too good for the Argentineans. It was their first defeat at home after being defeated 5-0 by Colombia 16 years back. But Maradona stood his ground, repeating, "The bearded one (God) saved me many times before - and I hope he will do so this time."
Having lost to Paraguay as well, Argentina now stand fifth in the continental group, a place below the final qualifying berth. Ready to take on Peru on home ground, plus a make or break match against Uruguay, Argentinean fans are keeping their fingers crossed, as is their coach. "We have to get it into our heads that these two games are crucial to our hopes and we can't keep giving things away such as we did against Brazil," said Maradona. Recently, while on a slimming course in Italy, fans surrounded him, complaining that a World Cup without Argentina just wouldn't be the same... He is said to have responded, "Don't worry, Argentina will be there." So, it’s a match against the Peruvians and another crucial game against arch rivals Uruguay that’ll decide Argentina’s fate. Both Argentina and Uruguay could be vying for fifth place in the South American qualifying group, making it a critical match.
Meanwhile, Brazilian coach Dunga has earmarked a 24 man team before the South American group’s final two games, hoping to give more players experience. Brazil will soon play Bolivia, followed by Venezuela. Dunga explained, "We have two games ahead and the first one is very wearing, but we'll try to do our best in Bolivia... Despite we have already qualified, we're Brazil and we have to win always. We try to keep the group and give chances to some new players."
Spain’s soccer uniform number 6, Xavi Hernandez, feels that England is a strong candidate that can come in the way of Spain's World Cup dreams. Backing England as one of his favorites to win the 2010 World Cup, the midfielder feels that, "England were the big absence from Euro 2008 and I expect they are itching to show they can win the World Cup. They will be among our biggest rivals along with Brazil, Italy and Germany. And we might see a surprise this time from an African country like Ivory Coast. They look very strong to me right now." Let’s see how the cookie crumbles... Only time will tell.
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World Cup Football Tour 2010
With the 2010 world cup approaching, the excitement is building and people are starting to plan how they will view this global spectacle.
There are various world cup holidays available on sale now, but those in the know will beg borrow or steal a place on the ultimate World Cup Holiday the Xtreme Gap 2010 world cup football tour. This exclusive one off tour has limited places available and when tickets go on sale they are expected to sell out fast.
This customised tour in a specially equipped overland truck is a fully inclusive overland tour taking in the best of South Africa and tracking the big games around the country during the month of the world cup. Johannesburg for the opening ceremony, Semi Finals in Cape town and the 2010 world cup final. Share the experience of being at the first ever African world cup as the partying reaches fever pitch in 8 different host cities. Check out the animals on Safari in 3 fantastic nation parks, and dare to try some extreme sports on route (like the worlds highest bungee jump off bloukrans bridge, or surfing with legends in Jeffries bay.
The tour taking in Cape town during the semi finals, will see the beautiful city come alive with an incredible atmosphere, Vuvuzelas trumpeting all around table mountain.
Although flights are not included, all transport, accommodation and game park activities are, making this an incredibly good value to experience the world cup in its entirety.
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Flights to Cape Town - Affordable Prices for FIFA World Cup 2010
Soccer world cup 2010 has been scheduled to be held in South Africa. Cape Town has gain popularity in terms of tourism due to its sporting and cultural events. One of such grand sports event FIFA world cup 2010 will be held in Cape Town. This grand event will be held between 11th June 2010 and 11th July 2010. Cape Town is one of the hosting cities in South Africa.
An estimate of more than 75,000 visitors will be visiting Cape Town from UK. Matches in Cape Town will be held in Greenpoint Stadium. This stadium has the capacity of more than 70,000 spectators. People of Cape Town have done lots of preparations for both the players and visitors for the FIFA world cup. Cape Town is a diverse city and is regarded as the melting point for various different cultures in South Africa.
We offer a wide range of cheap airfares and cheap flights for your travel to Cape Town. With us you can book cheap flights to Cape Town with various airlines. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, South African Airways, Emirates, Qatar, etc are our partner airlines with which you can book your flights to Cape Town online at cheap prices. Airfares are not only cheap for economic class but also very cheap for business and premium class.
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways are the direct flights to Cape Town. All flights to Cape Town depart from London Heathrow Airport and will arrive at Cape Town International Airport.
British Airways departs from London, Heathrow at 19:20pm and arrives at Cape Town Airport at 08:50am.
South African Airways and Virgin Atlantic leaves from London, Heathrow at 20:15pm and reach Cape Town at 10:25am
Qatar leaves from London, Heathrow at 20:30pm and reaches Doha at 06:10 am and then from Doha it departs at 06:45am and reaches Cape Town at 17:40pm (next day arrival).
Emirates leave from London, Heathrow at 20:00pm and reaches Dubai at 06:45am and then from Dubai it departs at 08:35am and reaches Cape Town at 16:15pm (next day arrival).
With us you will also get a wide range of cheap packages also, if you choose packages your problem of getting a cheap accommodation will be solved. There are various other things that we offer for your convenience.
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FIFA World Cup 2010- Johannesburg some cheap flights to Johannesburg
Planning to watch FIFA World Cup 2010, you have chosen the best option to have a break from your hectic schedules. It will be full of excitement and lots of fun. FIFA world cup is going to be held in South Africa. It will be the 19th world cup scheduled to be held in the largest cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Orkney, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria (two venues), and Rustenburg of South Africa.
You can go there by getting a cheap flight deal to South Africa. You can explore its beautiful cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, etc. You must visit Johannesburg. It is the provincial capital of Gauteng and the wealthiest province in South Africa.
Johannesburg is served by OR Tambo International Airport for both domestic and international flights. On visiting Johannesburg you will get the opportunity to explore Cape Town and Durban as these places are easily reachable from here.
FIFA world cup is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010. Some of the matches are also scheduled to be held in Johannesburg.
Book your cheap flights to Johannesburg to watch this world cup. Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg Planetarium and the Apartheid Museum are worth to visit.
You can get cheap flights to Johannesburg by asking quotations, off season bookings, advance booking, negotiation, bargaining and various other methods. You can enjoy the world cup and can visit the both on the same trip. It will cost you less and reduce a large amount of expenses on your travel.
It costs around 370-400 GBP for flights to Johannesburg from various locations around the world. Some of the flights offering services to Joburg are Etihad, Iberia, Emirates, Air France and KLM.
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World Cup 2010 match Schedule
Group Matches
Date Time Match Stadium
11.06.2010 16.00 A1 vs. A2 ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
11.06.2010 20.30 A3 vs. A4 ›› Cape Town - Green Point
12.06.2010 13.30 B1 vs. B2 ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
12.06.2010 16.00 B3 vs. B4 ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
12.06.2010 20.30 C1 vs. C2 ›› Rustenburg - Royal Bafokegen
13.06.2010 13.30 C3 vs. C4 ›› Polokwane - Peter Mokaba
13.06.2010 16.00 D1 vs. D2 ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
13.06.2010 20.30 D3 vs. D4 ›› Tshwane/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld
14.06.2010 13.30 E1 vs. E2 ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
14.06.2010 16.00 E3 vs. E4 ›› Mangaung/Bloemfontein - Free State
14.06.2010 20.30 F1 vs. F2 ›› Cape Town - Green Point
15.06.2010 13.30 F3 vs. F4 ›› Rustenburg - Royal Bafokegen
15.06.2010 16.00 G3 vs. G4 ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
15.06.2010 20.30 G1 vs. G2 ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
16.06.2010 13.30 H3 vs. H4 ›› Nelspruit - Mbombela
16.06.2010 16.00 H1 vs. H2 ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
16.06.2010 20.30 A1 vs. A3 ›› Tshwane/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld
17.06.2010 13.30 A4 vs. A2 ›› Polokwane - Peter Mokaba
17.06.2010 20.30 B2 vs. B4 ›› Mangaung/Bloemfontein - Free State
17.06.2010 20.30 B1 vs. B3 ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
18.06.2010 13.30 D1 vs. D3 ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
18.06.2010 16.00 C4 vs. C2 ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
18.06.2010 20.30 C1 vs. C3 ›› Cape Town - Green Point
19.06.2010 13.30 D4 vs. D2 ›› Rustenburg - Royal Bafokegen
19.06.2010 16.00 E1 vs. E3 ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
19.06.2010 20.30 E4 vs. E2 ›› Tshwane/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld
20.06.2010 13.30 F4 vs. F2 ›› Mangaung/Bloemfontein - Free State
20.06.2010 16.00 F1 vs. F3 ›› Nelspruit - Mbombela
20.06.2010 20.30 G1 vs. G3 ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
21.06.2010 13.30 G4 vs. G2 ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
21.06.2010 16.00 H4 vs. H2 ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
21.06.2010 20.30 H1 vs. H3 ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
22.06.2010 16.00 A2 vs. A3 ›› Rustenburg - Royal Bafokegen
22.06.2010 16.00 A4 vs. A1 ›› Mangaung/Bloemfontein - Free State
22.06.2010 20.30 B2 vs. B3 ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
22.06.2010 20.30 B4 vs. B1 ›› Polokwane - Peter Mokaba
23.06.2010 16.00 C2 vs. C3 ›› Tshwane/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld
23.06.2010 16.00 C4 vs. C1 ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
23.06.2010 20.30 D2 vs. D3 ›› Nelspruit - Mbombela
23.06.2010 20.30 D4 vs. D1 ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
24.06.2010 16.00 F2 vs. F3 ›› Polokwane - Peter Mokaba
24.06.2010 16.00 F4 vs. F1 ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
24.06.2010 20.30 E2 vs. E3 ›› Rustenburg - Royal Bafokegen
24.06.2010 20.30 E4 vs. E1 ›› Cape Town - Green Point
25.06.2010 16.00 G2 vs. G3 ›› Nelspruit - Mbombela
25.06.2010 16.00 G4 vs. G1 ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
25.06.2010 20.30 H2 vs. H3 ›› Mangaung/Bloemfontein - Free State
25.06.2010 20.30 H4 vs. H1 ›› Tshwane/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld
Round of 16 Matches
Date Time Match Stadium
26.06.2010 16.00 1A vs. 2B ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
26.06.2010 20.30 1C vs. 2D ›› Rustenburg - Royal Bafokegen
27.06.2010 16.00 1D vs. 2C ›› Mangaung/Bloemfontein - Free State
27.06.2010 20.30 1B vs. 2A ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
28.06.2010 20.30 1G vs. 2H ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
28.06.2010 20.30 1E vs. 2F ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
29.06.2010 16.00 1F vs. 2E ›› Tshwane/Pretoria - Loftus Versfeld
29.06.2010 20.30 1H vs. 2G ›› Cape Town - Green Point
Quarter Finals
Date Time Match Stadium
02.07.2010 16.00 5 vs. 7(C) ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
02.07.2010 20.30 1 vs. 3(A) ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
03.07.2010 16.00 2 vs. 4(B) ›› Cape Town - Green Point
03.07.2010 20.30 6 vs. 8(D) ›› Johannesburg - Ellis Park
Semi Finals
Date Time Match Stadium
06.07.2010 20.30 A vs. C(1) ›› Cape Town - Green Point
07.07.2010 20.30 B vs. D(2) ›› Durban - Moses Mabhida Stadium
3rd Place Match
Date Time Match Stadium
10.07.2010 20.30 Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 ›› Port Elizabeth - Nelson Mandela Bay
Finals
Date Time Match Stadium
11.07.2010 20.30 Winner 1 vs. Winner 2 ›› Johannesburg - Soccer City
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Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, situated in Tshwane/ Pretoria, is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa. The stadium has been used for major sporting events since 1903, and the first concrete structure, which could accommodate only 2,000 spectators, was built by the City Council of Pretoria in 1923.
Since 1948 it has undergone perennial upgrades. It has been used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's top rugby teams, the Blue Bulls. Loftus Versfeld is in the heart of Tshwane/Pretoria and currently has a seating capacity of 50,000. It has hosted many significant matches including during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations. It is now used by Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United as their home ground.
South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, achieved its first ever victory over a European side at this venue when they beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.
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Royal Bafokeng Stadium
The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is one of the stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium is named after the Bafokeng people who live in the area.
In 1999, the Bafokeng won a legal battle, which entitled them to 20% on the platinum which is mined on their historical land. Hence, they have shares in platinum mining in the area. Upon completion, the stadium will seat 42,000.
The South African national team played a FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Bakino Faso in 2001, and won 2-1. It has been host to many Premier Soccer League games despite Rustenburg not having its own team.
The stadium is only a 25 minute drive to Sun City and 30 minutes to the Pilansberg. It is 12 kilometers from the Rustenburg city centre.
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Peter Mokaba Stadium
Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa. Peter Mokaba was born and bred in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and for his inpirational leadership.
The design of the largely concrete structure is inspired by the locally iconic Baobab tree, with the steel structure supporting the roof plane gathered together at each corner of the stadium and supported by giant ‘trunk' structures which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and service cores.
The stadium was built next to the old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in the Limpopo Province. The newly-built Peter Mokaba stadium is situated approximately 5km from the city centre, with a total seating capacity of 45,000.
Former African player of the Year, Didier Drogba made his international debut for Côte d'Ivoire in a memorable and decisive CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with the home side prevailing 2-1.
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Mbombela Stadium
The Mbombela Stadium is one of the newly-built stadia for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and it takes its name from the local municipality which incorporates the city of Nelspruit. Mbombela is siSwati (one of the 11 official languages in South Africa) and literally means 'many people together in a small space.'
The stadium, with a capacity of 46,000, is located in the city of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga Province. It is situated approximately seven kilometers from the city centre and 12 kilometers from the nearby Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport. The ground also enjoys a close proximity to various game parks, giving spectators the opportunity to see the wildlife during rest days.
The Mbombela comes as a welcome addition to football life in Nelspruit, and will leave a legacy of the beautiful game for all the people of Mpumalanga. Before the Stadium's construction, Nelspruit had no top football venue to host international matches.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, set on the shores of the North End Lake is the first football dedicated stadium in the city or surrounding areas. The stadium, one of the newly-built stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, was completed a year prior to the commencement of the world's greatest show on earth - a major milestone for the city.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the match for third place , and a quarter-final amid a total of eight matches during the FIFA World Cup. The stadium has an eye-catching, unique roof-structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake.
Before the construction of this multi-purpose venue, all international football matches were played at the Eastern Province rugby stadium, the EPRU Stadium. The playing field is going to be of natural grass with the outer /surrounding area to be artificial turf. One of its first major test events was the coveted Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs - a game that attracts capacity crowds in South Africa.
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Free State Stadium
Home to some of the country's most fanatical group of supporters, the Free State Stadium is likely to be the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup™. The stadium was given a plush new look for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup . It hosted the memorable semi-final match between Spain and USA where the latter secured one of the biggest surprises of the tournament by sending the European champions packing in front of a capacity crowd.
The Free State Stadium was upgraded from a capacity of 38,000 to 45,000 during the refurbishments. The stadium has hosted numerous major football and rugby union matches, and Bloemfontein's natives are renowned for their passion for sport. While the former played second fiddle to the latter for decades, football's popularity explosion - aided by the emergence of Bloemfontein Celtic - is changing this. The Celtic fans are known as Siwelele, a Sotho term.
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Durban Stadium
The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The ground epitomises the architectural innovation on display in South Africa and takes its design inspiration from the South African flag, with its grand arch representing the unity of this sport-loving nation. The two legs of the arch on the southern side of the stadium come together to form a single footing on the northern side, symbolising the new unity of a once-divided country.
The 70,000-seater has been specifically designed as a multi-purpose venue and an amphitheatre complete with a cable car which ascends to a viewing platform at the top of the expansive 350m arch, a staggering 106m above the pitch. From this vantage point, visitors can experience spectacular panoramic views of the nearby shoreline and the city. The roof is attached to the arch by 95mm-diameter steel cables. Each seat of the stadium is spacious and comfortable, providing a clear line of sight to the pitch.
It is a world-class and multifunctional arena located in the heart of the Kings Park Sporting Precinct. Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium will be the jewel in the crown of the Kings Park Sporting precinct. The entire area will feature additional sporting arenas and facilities as well as restaurants, shops, play areas for children and a pedestrian walkway linking the stadium complex to the beach.
The stadium was built on the site of the old Kings Park Stadium. Moses Mabhida, the ground's namesake, was born in Thornville near Pietermaritzburg on 14 October 1923 into a poor family who were later forced off their land. In 1963, Mabhida was asked by Oliver Tambo while working in Prague rallying support from the World Federation of Trade Unions, to come back to Africa to develop the ANC's armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). He underwent military training and became the chief political instructor of new military recruits. He later served as the commander of MK.
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Green Point Stadium
One of the most artistic football venues in South Africa, the newly-built Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas in the city of Cape Town. Green Point Stadium is one of the two semi-final venues for the FIFA World Cup™.
This multi-purpose venue is also going to be used to stage major events and concerts. Fans will be a stone's throw from the ocean and the mountains of Cape Town will also provide the backdrop for matches. The location is ideal as it is a short walk from the transportation hub of the city. The new stadium has been partly built on land that was previously used as a golf course.
The stadium, which has an exterior that is covered with noise-reducing cladding has a capacity of 70,000 and is scheduled for completion in December 2009. The Green Point Common, on which the new 2010 stadium is being built, was originally much larger than what now remains, and included most of the land between the sea and Signal Hill, stretching from the city centre towards Sea Point.
Cape Town has another world-standard stadium, Newlands, but this is primarily used as a rugby union venue. Post FIFA World Cup, the Green Point Stadium is likely to be used by some of the Cape Town-based professional football outfits that include Ajax Cape Town and Santos.
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Ellis Park Stadium
Ellis Park Stadium is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many epic sporting events including the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 62,000 fans, increasing its capacity by almost nine per cent from the previous 57,000.
Ellis Park was first built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again exclusively for rugby. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium, setting aside a full 13 acres.
The ground will always occupy a special place in the hearts of the country's sporting fans after the South African rugby team shocked New Zealand to lift the 1995 Rugby World Cup trophy soon after being allowed back onto the world sporting stage. It was a moment that brought the people of South Africa together in celebration as the iconic scenes of Nelson Mandela holding aloft the trophy at Ellis Park were beamed around the world.
The largest piece of construction has been the new tier on the north stand which has increased the seating capacity to 62,000. With state-of-the-art media facilities, team whirlpools, top-class VIP areas for dignitaries, accessibility for disabled fans, a new pitch and a top-notch audio-visual setup to keep the fans informed during the game, no one will be left disappointed.
Ellis Park is home to one of the country's most popular clubs, Orlando Pirates FC.
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Johannesburg
Johannesburg or the City of Gold, as the city is known in South Africa, is the business hub of South Africa, contributing a substantial part of the country's GDP approximately 12%. The City is home to two of the country's most popular football teams and historical arch-rivals, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Johannesburg is also known as the economic engine of Southern Africa and the trendsetter of South Africa. It is a melting pot laced with all the flavours of African cultures and beyond
Despite the hustle and bustle of the big city, Jo'burg is unexpectedly green and orientated towards outdoor living. It has a wealth of trees creating an 'urban forest', and many of the trees are located in the 2328 parks.
Cultural wealth is also in abundance, with a host of interesting museums including the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill and the living memory of the South Western Townships, which include the world acclaimed Soweto. The Mai Mai Market is the oldest market in Johannesburg and is a great place to discover traditional remedies. But more than that, Johannesburg has become a truly African city, melding disparate people from across the continent with the descendents of the original Tswana and Ndebele inhabitants and the European, Indian and Chinese settlers.
Today descendents of immigrants from around the world call themselves Joburgers and they are added to daily by a continual stream of migrants, keen to have some of the city's shine rub off on them.
History
The Tswana name for Johannesburg is eGoli, a place of gold. The San and Stone Age people were the first inhabitants of the area. The face of the area changed when an Australian gold prospector generated interest in the mineral wealth beneath the surface. Johannesburg became a city in 1886, during the beginning of the Witwatersrand Gold Rush.
The city also became a political hotspot during the apartheid years. Soweto was an important instrument in the liberation of South Africa. In 1955, many anti-apartheid movements met in Kliptown, Soweto to sign the Freedom Charter. The Charter enshrined the belief in equality for all. It also became the working document for the current Constitution of South Africa.
Football
A heartland of South African football, Johannesburg is the backbone of the professional game. The majority of professional clubs come from the city and its surrounds. The professional football outfits from the city are: Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Jomo Cosmos, BidVest Wits and one of the oldest clubs in the country, Moroka Swallows.
The city centre has been at the core of football development in South Africa. Professional football was formed in the offices of the old Rand Daily Mail newspaper in 1958. In later years, football unity talks took place at the old Rand International Hotel. Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Jomo Cosmos and the now defunct Highlands Park, Rangers and Lusitano have all been championship-winning clubs.
A match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, which is dubbed as the ‘Soweto Derby' in South Africa, is the biggest drawcard in the country. Everytime the two meet, they attract a capacity crowd and their rivarly has been well documented throughout the decades.
Jo'burg is home to some of the country's most prized talent that include, Jomo Sono,Kaizer Motaung, Ace Ntsoelengoe, Doctor Khumalo, Lucas Radebe and many others. Sono played with Pele and Franz Beckenbauer at New York Cosmos.
Ntsoelengoe is revered as one of the greatest football players ever to be produced in South African football. He enjoyed immense success in the NASL.
The Premier League-based Wits University (now called BidVest Wit) are a team based at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Due to their location, the team is affectionately known as the 'Clever Boys' or the ‘Students'..
Johanesburg has hosted major games before including the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which was won by South Africa beating Tunisia 2-0 at Soccer City. The Ellis Park Stadium, situated in the heart of Johannesburg, hosted the historic 1995 Rugby World Cup where South Africa were crowned as the rugby world champions.
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Debt Management Basic Knowledge
Regulate or manage the debt not only be done by experts. You really can do it yourself if you really want to set the loan funds and financial future. If you're ready to do that, without advice from financial experts you can also reduce bad debts and, more importantly, you do not need to pay extra to pay for financial experts. Non profit debt management has become very important thing in these year, when people are reeling under large debts. This is because people plan to get a loan, and in some immediate payment in cash or in another direction.
You do not believe it?
First try the following steps to reduce your debt. You will know that these steps are actually quite simple and logical, but it all depends on how you implement it. You do not even need to have a bachelor's degree in economics or business to understand it!
Here are the steps:
1. Create a financial plan
If you have a clear plan about how you will use or spend money, then you will be able to minimize unnecessary expenditures. At first it's hard to do, but if you continue to do so, then you will get used to.
2. Set aside income / revenue for debt repayment
If you get a monthly income, then you are leaving money for the repayment of debt is a good step. Thus, there will be a compulsion for you to pay off the debt. This is also a good way to ensure that you can not touch the money, because you have money you plan for other purposes.
3. Saving
Try to cut spending. You can do this by saving energy, like electricity and water. If possible, cut spending for things you can do yourself. For example, for laundry, maintenance of parks / gardens, pipe repairs, etc.
4. Prioritize debt with the highest interest
If you have a lot of debt, debt pay the highest interest rates first. In this way, then you will avoid interest debt whose value will also be higher. You will also be able to set aside money to pay other debts (the low interest rate).
5. Pay more
Do not just pay the loan installments according to the quantity demanded. If you have money, pay more. In this way, then your worries will be reduced, and there will be relief debt repayment burden in your next.
So, are you ready for attending World Cup 2010 in South Africa?
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FIFA World Cup 2006 Review
While we wait for the next World Cup in South Africa in 2010, this is a good time to look back at the last world championship in Germany in 2006. It was unforgettable to see that the World Cup in Italy, won his fourth title at the final vote, after beating France on penalties to be afraid of! Here is a throwback of some great moments in football in recent times ...
From 9 to June 9, July 2006, the festival of football in Germany with the owners to open their borders and hearts around the world as never before. About 3359439 people in the World Cup games in 12 steps, and the audience of 30 million people in 32 teams on television. Teams from Angola in the United States did not meet the expectations of the world, and excitement to football fans after 4 years of drought ...
In the Azzuri's triumph in the end was a great team with ten players score in a strong defensive captain Cannavaro and goalkeeper buffoon, a medley Pirlo and Gattuso in midfield and deadly attack Zambrotta and Grosso. Gross is the aim of semi-finals against Germany and Italy at the World Championship before the sealing of the sanctions, the other demons of the past, if not Azzuris three times in the international arena.
World Cup 2006 was the young German team under Jurgen Klinsmann won the third, some interesting, high tempo football! Finished as the top team in points with 14 goals - five of which were winners in the Golden Shoe Adidas, Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski and three in the Gillette Best Young Player.
But who can forget the horrible memories of Zinedine Zidane of France won the red card after the defeat of his cool head and border Marco Materatstsi, which resulted in a cool another player with sufficient staff and tease! World and saw that the view that the old view to tarnish his otherwise impeccable career. Football fans can not believe his eyes and his heart went out Zidane, who is entitled to the number 10 football jersey to wear with pride years. Fortunately, Zidane's efforts were not entirely in vain, because he Adidas Golden Ball.
Other players who have their own brands in Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Esteban Cambiasso of Argentina, Italy, Francesco Totti, Alessandro Del Piero and Filippo Inzaghi and Ronaldo of Brazil, one of the greatest scorer in World Cup goal in the 15, better than the German Gerd Muller's goal record of 14 years. The African team of Côte d'Ivoire, Angola and Ghana its presence felt.
Italy not only to repeal the 2006 World Cup, and also honored with a special pass for the World Cup on their T-shirts for the first time in the history of FIFA. The Italian players are proud of the white cards with the World Cup Trophy gold embroidery on the chest, on his football jersey number. This is true for the champions until the next World Champion comes into the year 2010 ...
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South Africa will be ready for FIFA 2010?
South Africa prepares to take her to get show on earth, and, according to recent reports from the city to plan everything.
The South African Government has injected almost R30 billion in upgrading and building new stadiums, infrastructure repairs, new undersea cables, hire thousands of police officers and create a sustainable and effective system for all public transport.
Billion for the modernization of the airport
Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) is the plowing of R19.5 million in airport improvements, including construction of new terminals in 2010 specifically for the hundreds of thousands of fans expected at the barrel of the country next year.
In cases where regular flights connect the major cities, so the fans to continue their chosen team. A comprehensive system of bus rapid transport system after the impact at airports, ferry passengers directly at the stadium or at the hotel. Over 2000 luxury and standard buses, 60 branches, 1,000 buses and coaches to luxury coaches as 1400 have already been purchased for this purpose.
Car rental companies are building their fleets
Rentals in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth their fleets in anticipation of the massive demand, and wisdom. With a good road network and the excellent accuracy of signs, car rental, it is expected that the preferred choice for many guests the country.
All the new stadiums will be until February next year and have a great stadium at the time a person staying in the Confederations Cup.
New submarine cable links Africa with the rest of the world
In the city of Cape Town, the draw live on 4 th December, which is expected to be able to see on a TV audience of over 700 million people. The government has already forked out R2 million to provide telecommunications services in 2010 and one submarine cable is under construction to connect Africa to the rest of the world.
Department of Internal Affairs to strengthen the infrastructure at ports of entry for fans all over the world, and much is at stake, housing in all major centers. In Cape Town, in particular, eight new hotels are under construction in the city, with the growth numbers are available for more than 16 000 euro.
The base camp for visiting groups have been identified, with particular emphasis on the needs of this group, such as training, Internet access, health, transport and other basic necessities.
41 000 additional police recruitment
There is an additional 41 000 police officers on the beat to protect the fan and private security services were also to teams, stadiums and kits.
Of the 3 million the presence of 630 000 tickets have already been sold - 30 880 in Germany. Who gives, has no doubt that South Africa held a successful FIFA World Cup, as the world had never seen a head to read.
Rental cars can Cañas throughout South Africa, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any airport.
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Summary of the FIFA Cup 2010 Venue
The grand opening of Africa to the greatest show on earth, FIFA World Cup 2010 will be approved by the giants of international football at the ten stations of propagation through the "rainbow nation".
Nine cities in South Africa opened their hearts and heads in the Navy plans to football fans, the economic capital of Egoli "City of Gold", better known as Johannesburg, accommodation, including the opening and closing of the struggle for supremacy in the world of football fields.
Large gap between the stadiums certainly earned the tour against international and local visitors are still missing the second event, which only once in four years.
Transmission of the helicopter transport of persons or national airports, luxurious accommodation directly in the game, or in the vicinity of the stadium, has become a popular alternative for the transport of fans after the intention of the group, all around!
JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg, the economic center and transportation in South Africa, was selected to serve on the two most important meetings in different places:
Soccer city
Soccer City, also known as the FNB Stadium is a person with a dramatic expansion of universities around the stadium with an increase to 94 700 seats. New costumes, lighting and state of art to keep a dry roof of the audience only a few additions to the development based on traditional pumpkin pot, or in Africa. The stadium is located 8kms from the CBD and is close to Gold Reef City and the National Exhibition Center Nasrec.
Ellis Park
Ellis Park, not far from downtown, is in the process of being updated with new higher R2billion for each goal. The stadium is the capacity to 70 000 in anticipation of semi-final clash.
DURBAN
Moses Mabhida stadium
In Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, is still under construction but will be an exciting game semifinal. The design completely dominated by high-106m ARC land a high-tech cable car, offers the visitor a breathtaking view of the coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Dedicated bus and train station in Kings Park, transported, and guests from the stadium site.
CAPE TOWN
Green Point Stadium
The flagship of the stadium is, without doubt, the newly constructed Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. The hotel is situated in the green points in common between the computer and the icon Gulf Africa, Table Mountain, the stadium is expected to host-9-games, including quarter-and semifinals. As a result, radical silhouette, the stadium was not to undermine Table Mountain, but also strengthened. After completion of the stadium will be an estimated 68 000 people.
Other Places
* Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein
* Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit
* Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane
* Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth
* Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria
* Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg
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Suggestions for cheap flights to destinations in the world!
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2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer scramble format
With less than a year at the FIFA World Cup 2010
Football fans from all over the world restless and can not wait to hear the first whistle blow! In the end, to wait four years before coming to see the football world is pure magic! And the countdown has begun. This World Cup 19, and at the tournament in South Africa. It is a continuation of the 11 th until 11 June In addition, some of July adrenalin pumping!
For the first time at the world championships in South Africa. Nine cities across the country in preparation in terms of infrastructure and operation. Thousands of fans and tourists expected to descend on South Africa to see their favorite team in the middle phase in the form of the national team. Overall, an estimated six million people have games all over the world.
The Director-General of the World Cup organizing committee, Dr. Dan Jordaan, he recognizes the hard way sometimes, but is for men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure that from planning stage to the game. "If we look at it and look in your eyes, you get the feeling they have chosen, he will not let you down, not that the country is down, and we do the work, said Jordaan. It was expected that when the final whistle injected, Nelson Mandela and many other freedom fighters were smiling at the realization that the World Cup was developed by two black and white together, that all their efforts and sacrifices were not in vain ...
World Cup mascot Zakumi is a leopard with green hair! He was born on 16 June 1994, which put an end to apartheid. In "For" in Zakumi stands for South Africa and "Kumi means ten in many African languages. It also means that" here "in several languages in Southern Africa. Green and yellow colors with the animals, the host country's flag and the band played. Zakumi designer Andries Odendaal, said animals with green hair is designed to disguise in a soccer field.
In the classification, what is happening already warm! It is a global race to provide tickets for World Cup 2010. Bids that do, and who is not allowed. Some traditional favorites are already faced with the difficult task to qualify!
In addition to rumors of relocation, settlement of disputes and the time of the first World Cup in Africa is ready, your breath! To get your own football shirts and things in life! If you are not his favorite football jersey, this time that elected or not too late! Because we are talking about the world championship, and fans are very loyal when it comes to supporting your favorite team!
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FIFA Confederation Cup 2009
16. July 2009
Author: Jack
This year's FIFA Confederation Cup held in South Africa. The competition has been rehearsing for next year's World Cup 2010 World Cup, which South Africa. There are 32 teams from around the world compete in the FIFA World Cup 2010 final. FIFA Confederation Cup with 8 teams from the continents of the world. The competition consists of the winners of its continents, recent winners in the FIFA World Cup, and the host country for the next World Cup.
Here is a list of countries competing in the FIFA Confederation Cup 2009th
1) South Africa - Host
2) Italy - World Cup champion
3) Brazil - South America Champion
4), Spain - European Champion
5) United States - - North and Central America Champions
6) Egypt - African Championships
7) Iraq - Asian Championship
8) New Zealand - Oceania Champions
These groups were in 2 groups:
Group A: Spain, South Africa, Iraq, and in New Zealand
Group B: Brazil, Italy, USA and Egypt
In the semifinals, the winner of Group A and Group B runners, winners of Group B meet Group A runners-up. 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil. United States 3-2 Brazil won the final. It was a thrilling final of the Brazil 2 goals to win the competition. Earlier in the semifinal, Brazil beat South Africa and Spain in the United States lost. Spain is expected to victory in the competition, but ultimately, is the third place, beating South Africa 3-2 in the third play-off place. United States end the contest, as the surprise package was very close to victory in the FIFA Confederation Cup in the 2009th
5 Past winners of the FIFA Confederation Cup:
1) 2005 winners Brazil (Argentina won 4-1)
2) The 2003 winners France (Cameroon was beaten 1-0, golden goal)
3) The 2001 winners France (beat Japan 1-0)
4) The 1999 winners Mexico (Brazil won 4-3)
5) The 1997 winners Brazil (Australia won 6-0)
Brazil is the most successful team in the Confederation Cup competition. In the 3-times champion. This was followed by France, twice the winner of the contest. The whole world looks forward to next year's World Championship 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Italy as world champions will be much improved after its weakness in the competition. More football news blog football Daniel sedan.
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FIFA World Cup 2010 qualifying rounds begin in February 2009 in this year
Dates for the qualifying rounds in this year's FIFA World Cup 2010 on 11 February 2009. In the qualifying rounds at this event last year began with preliminary rounds in August 2007 in the Oceania zone. Teams get to claim the final stage of FIFA World Cup, also known as the FIFA World Cup. In the qualifying rounds of football is the national football team, working to enter the finals of the World Cup. This year, 31 teams in the last FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa, together with the host team.
A total of 200 teams have the skills to compete in one of the 31 seats in the finals of the World Cup. These teams play in their own continents, as well as national tournaments in the six FIFA continental zones, namely in Africa, Asia, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Oceania and Europe. A pre-decided number of seats for groups of each of these areas in the Continental Cup. In 2010, 5 points were awarded for Africa, with 1 point for the host team. Asia 4.5 points, gaining 0.5 points in the Oceania. Europe received most of the issues raised in this year's 13, while in North and Central America and the Caribbean, the figure 3.5, with South America at 4.5 points.
As the number of teams from all over the accession of 53 countries in Africa, 43 from Asia, 11 from Oceania, 53 from Europe, 35 from North America and the Caribbean and Central and South America, 10 Thus, the total number of participants this year to 205, in South Africa as host of qualifications. They are now in the CAF qualifying round at World Cup 2010, the first house in the world championship since 1934.
Accessories February 11, February 2009, the 10 qualifying round matches between the different groups. These include the United States - Mexico against Iran against South Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Bahrain, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago, Japan, Australia, Malta to Albania, Germany, Ireland, Georgia, Honduras, Costa Rica and San Mario against Northern Ireland.
The next round will take place from 28 March 2009 Before 1 April 2009, after 6 June 10 June 2009, 20 to June 21, June 2009, 5 September to 9 September 2009, 10 October 14 October 2009, and then the last qualifying round will be held from 14 to November 18, November 2009, with the final result of football in the qualifying rounds will be announced Nov. 19, 2009.
These groups play a qualifier in the 19 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in 2010. This is a great event for football and soccer will take place between 11 th and June 11, July 2010 in South Africa will be held at 10 sites in 9 different cities. Keep in touch with the results of football matches at the FIFA World Cup 2010 World Cup.
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South Africa Travel - World Cup 2010
Many football fans have seen in the ratings on the most important sporting event in 2010 - the World Cup, which South Africa. Those who visited South Africa and watch the games in 2010 will also be able to enjoy the great attractions of this unique continent.
South Africa was fortunate to hold the 2010 World Cup. The award ceremony will take place in June / July 2010. These sporting events and is held once every ten stadia and cities like Cape Town. These steps have been identified and construction has already begun. In fact, the tickets are sold at various locations on the site.
The event is not so far away, and all athletes are waiting until all the precious moments in the competition between the big teams. In addition to the World Cup, South Africa attracts many tourists every year. And great news is that tickets and accommodation will not be enough room for spectators. Several tours and activities, including only that, along with cabin accommodations are available from many companies. In regions of the world, in the first round of competitions in the movement, and a total of 30 locks were destroyed.
Continental in the collection of ten in Europe in each game. This is a long way to go before the end of the world championship days. These days, creating an impressive impact on the history of the sports world. There are other reasons in the World Cup period. In the event that the events in South Africa, already tourism, holiday packages go to the tourists and athletes.
Holiday in South Africa, is a lively, funny, liberal, on the initiative and pampered with renewed vigor. South Africa to visit the invincible courage, an excellent adaptation of wonderful people and fabulous items for consumption.
The quest around the world in South Africa, the World Cup because you have the tools to relax and find out what makes this an excellent way out of the total, and an invitation.
Unlike the football World Cup is what to see and enjoy in South Africa. Of course, you can define the style, the network of roads and railways. South Africa's economy today and the growth of cities and municipalities inexplicably beautiful. All you need is a dynamic journey through the city is a unique beauty.
There are many reasons why the World Cup, as a rule, successful this time in South Africa. The coast of South Africa introduced ground water, clean beaches and network security. South Africa is famous for its guilt. A trip to South Africa, not without crushing any large mountains in the collection.
You can never have to worry about food in South Africa "S taste are appealing for anyone anywhere in the world. Play games and travels with the problem of selection can be found at the factory. There is still much more that can be, even after the World Cup days. Make it is now or never!
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FIFA World Cup 2010 - City Guide Part 2
In continuation of Part 1 of the 2010 World Cup South Africa City Guide can be found on the next installment of the holiday destinations in the world of football.
Port Elizabeth ...
Port Elizabeth, known as "City" and is located on Highway N2. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Africa in connection with its coastal location. It is well known for its beautiful beaches along the Indian Ocean and Algoa Bay is a Mecca for surfers.
Founded in 1820 in a British colony, has a lot to see and do. You are not far away from the Addo Elephant Park, and many reserves. In a city with a population of over 1 million people. It is also in the automotive industry in South Africa. Along the highway N2, you can use the Garden Route, a popular along the southern coast of South Africa. You can use many kinds of water sports on the field of Algoa Bay, and lake cruises.
Playing in the FIFA 2010 World Cup will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Bloemfontein ...
Bloemfontein was founded in 1846 and home to nearly half a million people. This city is known as "Spring Flowers", and in the province of Free State. Prior to 1994, he is the sole judicial capital of Bloemfontein South Africa. This is an important administrative center of South Africa, with a large number of educational institutions.
If you are in racing cars, there is so much to do in this city. You can Go Card or visit Motorcross club under the direction of Bloemfontein Off Road Club.
The city is home Boyden Observatory, astronomy and scientific research center and is well worth a visit. There are many museums in the city, including the Boer War Museum, is perhaps the most famous, and told the story of Boer people in the struggle for independence.
In connection with the World Cup games will be played in the Free State Stadium.
Nelspruit ...
Nelspruit is situated in north-eastern part of South Africa, as well as with a population exceeding 200,000. It is an important center of manufacturing and agriculture in the north. Founded in 1905, remained true to its roots with the agricultural environment, gardens and food production. There is also a popular tourist destination and, in particular, the Kruger National Park.
There is a new stadium under construction in the 2010 World Cup. This is called the Mbombela stadium.
Polokwane ...
Polokwane is situated in the province of Limpopo. Founded in 1886, as Pietersberg but got its present name in 2003. There are many attractions the city, including reserves in Pietersberg Games Center. This is one of the most popular hunting areas in South Africa. You may have to visit Eersteling monument, the venue of the first gold crushing plant in South Africa.
Games for 2010 World Cup will take place in Peter Mokaba.
Rustenburg ...
The hotel is located in the north-west of South Africa, in the lowlands in the Magaliesberg mountain range. The city was founded in 1851, and grew because of its location in the fertile fields of agriculture, with lots of fruits, plants, hold it. Mining is another popular area.
Games for World Cup 2010 will play at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
Most people who rent a car South Africa. This is the easiest way now to move.
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FIFA World Cup 2010 - City Guide PART 1
If you're a football fan, and even short-interest in the game, you should know that 19 - FIFA World Cup held in South Africa in 2010. In the tournament 2010 World Cup, soccer festival for fans of games ranging from 11 32 June with the team in the competition and the finals will be held on July 11. This is the first time an African country has long been famous for the tournament since its inception in 1930.
Places in the World Cup 2010
In 2005, FIFA (International Agency for football), it was decided that the 13 seats in South Africa, the games in 2010 World Cup. Nevertheless, in March 2006, the initial selection was limited to 10 seats (9 cities), the two stadiums in Johannesburg, for the games. Im Folgenden wird ein kurzer Leitfaden zu Johannesburg, Durban, Kapstadt und Pretoria, was zu tun und zu sehen, in jeder Stadt und zu genießen, wie das Turnier!
You can learn about other cities, and 5 places in the world championship in 2010 - Part 2 Guide the city.
Johannesburg ...
Johannesburg is the largest town in South Africa, and in the provincial capital of Gauteng. Also known as la''Ciudad Gold''is major economic centers of South Africa. The main industry in Johannesburg is the trade in diamonds and gold, as well as extraction of natural resources. The largest population of Johannesburg is about 8 million people. This was the scene of the famous gold rush in the late 19 th century, as well as the tensions leading to war between the Boer settlers and the native Britons. Weather wise, the city has a warm and sunny climate, because their position on the Highveld in the eastern part of South Africa.
Games for World Cup 2010 held in the renovated stadium, Soccer City and Ellis Park Stadium.
Durban ...
Durban is the 3 rd largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. The hotel is located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and is a famous port city. Modern Durban was a British colony in 1824, because of the enormous importance to maritime trade. Its significance as an important port city and today is one of the most important tourist destinations in South Africa.
Together with the maritime trade, the city is a major financial and industrial center. There are many museums, shows growth in the city of its maritime trade and marine aquariums, which are located in the city.
Games at the World Cup will be held at the Moses Mabhida stadium. The main tourist area of Durban called Golden Mile, a beach with views of the Indian Ocean.
In the golden sand and warm water to make it a paradise for lovers of sun and surf slave!
Cape Town ...
La''Ciudad known as''Mother, this is the 2 nd most populous city in South Africa. Its origins can be linked to the development of the port to meet the needs of the Dutch East Indies. The hotel is located in the Western Cape in South Africa, the major manufacturing industries and construction. Moreover, the city is booming because of its status as one of the cities of the World Cup in 2010.
One of the major tourist attraction in Cape Town is Table Mountain, and its national parks. Cape Town is also a selection of beautiful beaches. You can take a boat to Robben Iceland, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for nearly 30 years. The original Cape Dutch architecture is worth seeing in the city and the city is a gateway to the rest of South Africa, as well as in connection with all major cities. World Cup Matches will be played in the 2010 Green Point Stadium.
What can we do in Cape Town by car?
Pretoria ...
The hotel is located in the northern province of Gauteng, Pretoria, as the executive capital of South Africa. Founded in 1855 in the Boer settlers, the city is located 50 kilometers north of Johannesburg, and is surrounded by the Magaliesberg mountain range.
There so much to see and do in this city and a house in the beautiful National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. Pretoria National Botanical Garden is also worth a visit, along with Austin Roberts bird sanctuary. There is also a great choice of museums to enjoy, including the Kruger Museum and the Transvaal. Protected areas are also worth seeing. Manufacturing and engineering are the two main industries here, as well as the largest university in South Africa.
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FIFA World Cup 2010
World Cup
The greatest sporting event in the world is no more than a year. This, of course, World Cup, the soccer event, which every four years.
South Africa should be reviewed in 2010 to host the Davis Cup, in different cities in southern Africa, including Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein. The tournament starts in June 11, 2010 and completed in exactly a month July 11. Johannesburg, the largest city, the game of football at the city stadium, which is currently being refurbished, new and more in time for the World Cup.
While the big event still 18 months, with a long and qualification process has already begun. South Africa is automatically entered the field of 32 teams, while the other 31 pages are still in the game. Qualifying matches began in August 2007 and ends in November 2009. The ceremony, in the space over the last 32 teams will be in December 2009.
Currently, various qualifying tournaments in the world. World Cup candidates compete for 13 points between the European countries, five African teams (excluding South Africa), four or five from South America, three or four times in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, but not slick, or in Oceania.
In Asia, Australia and South Korea at the top of the qualification in the relevant groups. In Europe, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands, in groups. Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Chile, are in good condition, in South America. Qualifying matches in Africa and North and Central America and the Caribbean have not yet begun.
After he finds and qualifying stage for the development of a ceremony in December 2009 in Cape Town on 32 World Championship participants will be divided into eight groups of four teams. Each team plays each team in the group in their group, and the two best teams (16 total) in the knockout stage, which in the period from June 26, 2009 and June 29. Round Robin group play, will take place from 11 June 25 June.
In the first round in the knockout stage, winners of eight groups of eight teams play a runner-UPS. From there, the rest of the tournament, single elimination. In the losers in the semifinals, but not to a place in the third place on July 10 in Port Elizabeth.
Italy is the champion, which defeated France 5-3 in penalty shootout in the 2006 title. Brazil, winner of the previous World Cup in 1994 and 2002, owns a majority of the five heads of the World Cup. Italy and Germany four, the host country in 2006, has three. Italy currently ranks third in the FIFA rankings, while Brazil the fifth largest in Germany, and the second. Spain is the highest rank of the team, while the other team in the Netherlands Top 5 in five countries, have to be serious candidates in South Africa.
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Manchester City turns to South Africa
There was some concern that the annual Vodacom challenge will not be held this year in South Africa of the FIFA Confederations Cup, but those fears proved unfounded, with the organizers of this challenge, confirming that the city of Manchester, the richest club in world football, went to South Africa in the Orlando Pirates and Chiefs of KAIZEN.
The city may be short some of the stars of the club, but players such as Robinho and Elano could be in Confederations Cup, and thus have free time between the stations during the Vodacom Challenge.
In September 2008, acquired the club in Abu Dhabi United Group Investment and Development Limited. In an instant has a way of breaking the rules in English football for the "Big Four 'of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.
The new owners of the club are extremely deep pockets. This was evident in the city are trying to pry the Brazilian midfield player Kaka from Milan for the fact that it would be a world record in the amount of 100 million pounds - more than R1 billion.
The involvement of cities in Vodacom problem is the first step in establishing the club as a global brand.
Last year, the city rivals "Manchester United" won the Vodacom Challenge, KAIZEN outplaying chapters in the final victory 4-0.
Although South Africa is located in the United In the past year, the city is ready to use the visit to the rainbow nation.
Price visit
According to the Telegraph, the price for the club visit to South Africa was £ 2 million. Maybe playing in Dubai for more money, but it was suggested that the city is waiting for cash in the pre-World Cup fever in South Africa.
Will there be an opportunity to call for the English Premier League season 2009/10. There is also an opportunity to make some progress with the active support of "Manchester United" in the region, in 2007, to 10 million strong.
The club, under Mark Hughes, will consist of three games against Chiefs and Pirates, with games that are in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.
Popular Destinations
South Africa in recent years have proved popular in Europe at the beginning, with similar weather and time zones, as attractive.
Among the clubs that South Africa over the past five years, Manchester United, Tottenham and Barcelona hot. Like Barca and United reached the semi-finals this season in the UEFA Champions League and could be included in the final.
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Win tickets to the Confederations Cup!
Get off the phone, and you can win tickets to the Confederations Cup for you and three friends: SMS "flag" to 41929 (R2 per SMS) or visit the website for mobile www.flythesouthafricanflag.mobi factors.
The contest is part of the flag football "in a national campaign for public support and excitement in anticipation of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and World Cup 2010.
In the 2010 National Communication Association, of the organizations participating in a communication to the football mega-event in South Africa, aimed at the distribution of more than 47 million FOC South Africa through various campaigns, at a time when the World Cup begins in June 2010 .
"Our flag is a symbol of unity and pride, and we are playing a role, South African flag with pride, through the eyes of world on us," Margaret Dingalo International Marketing of South Africa, said before the election campaign over the past week.
"The FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 starts with less than 100 days and the tension is building," said Dingalo. "We must help the enthusiasm and patriotism, and recognition on the part of South Africa for Bafana Bafana and the organization as a whole."
Face-painted figures in South Africa with a flag t-shirts and makarapas, a football fan hat, which is unique in South Africa, delivery is free flags Tollgate houses, garages and airports across the country during the long Easter weekend.
For South African football a big brand of fish, an official of the campaign, Confederations Cup and World Cup much more than football, that "the possibility of life in South Africa and Africa as a whole.
"We are raising the flag of unity, unity at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup joyful, memorable event," said Fish. "Fly your flag and show the world the warmth and spirit of South Africa."
2010 members of the National Association of Communication include International Marketing SA tourism South Africa, FIFA World Cup 2010 Local Organizing Committee, Department of Culture and Art, South African Airways, with the pride of South Africa, as well as several other organizations, the private sector and civil society.
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2010: Another major hurdle is cleared
Take a bow, South Africa. Four free and fair democratic elections alone, and another important barrier in the way of FIFA World Cup 2010.
A tough election campaign, are often signs of political instability in the corruption trial Jacob Zuma is in the soul of the people, must now to regroup for the final preparations for the world's largest - event code, as well as a plan.
Project 2010 Category: Craig Urquhart About a year before the 2006 World Cup, the Germans were convinced that the tournament would be a failure. There were significant differences in the society, as well as a major initiative to unite the country.
Government, business and citizens come together for a global brand campaign that improving the economy, international investment and exciting tournament.
It is safe to say that South Africa is in a position similar to Germany at this stage of training, albeit for different reasons. But after several months of uncertainty and disagreement, can now count on the period of stability.
Zuma is fully aware of the divisions of the split in the ruling party African National Congress. As a result, it was found that South Africans that his party of the country.
As President, one of the urgent tasks facing the settlement of disputes in the bus Rapid Transit. In the first phase of the system was launched in Johannesburg before the Confederations Cup, but this initiative has been supported by many taxi drivers, who feel that their jobs and incomes at risk.
But Zuma has a connection with them, and said that he hoped to resolve any outstanding issues.
Through years of hard work by many role players, and many other problems in 2010 - in particular the stadium construction projects - are white. But in the next few months will be crucial to prepare for 2010.
Confederations Cup - curtainraiser a key element in the 2010 - to meet the needs spark a wave of patriotism that once again see a rainbow nation united cause.
At the end of the day, when the history of the FIFA World Cup 2010, Nelson Mandela will be remembered for the key role he played in obtaining the rights to the event, South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, on many of the huge commitment of FIFA - and Mr. Jacob Zuma, chairman of the first African World Cup.
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2010 certificate in the amount of R25bn '
World soccer body FIFA, earning R25 billion (about $ 2.8 billion) from the television rights to broadcast the finals at the world championship in 2010 in South Africa.
This massive increase in the number of R22 billion, FIFA, during the last two World Cups, in the aggregate, TV director Niclas Ericson, FIFA said the briefing in Johannesburg on Monday.
FIFA also in 2010 for millions of fans on their mobile phones around the world.
FIFA spent an estimated R1.5 billion TV products to the world stone. But Erickson said he is counting on the audience a little more than 26 billion worldwide during the tournament in a month, as many pointed out that in Germany in 2006.
Ericson, said: "It is difficult to estimate the expected audience. If a country like China with 1.3 million people during the World Cup and then the audience up.
"But despite that, at the point of saturation, it is difficult to estimate how many people even in Africa. It depends on how well teams fare in Africa in the World Cup, but we hope that it will be approximately the same as in 2006 .
Ericson, FIFA said Africa would be better to decide before the end of 2010. "We have entered into an agreement with the African Union, radio, television rights in 41 countries in sub-Saharan Africa until the end of 2009. The dream would be that an African team to achieve the upper end of the year to increase the TV audience.
"We hope that support for Africa as a country on the continent is far in the World Cup, but we want to ensure that this event is, as many Africans as possible, because this is the case in Africa.
FIFA is now the issue at home with BA as the host broadcaster SABC and the official radio station. BA Francis Tellier Director also announced that all World Cup games on the phone in the world.
Tellier said: "Not everyone can become a TV screen when the game. Thus, we are able to ensure that the parties, results and updates, etc. will be in the mobile (mobile) phones. This is innovation, and we believe that well accepted. "
Tellier also said that the quality of emissions will be the largest in history. Instead of more than 25 cameras in Germany in 2006, events in 2010 will be at least 29 and up to 32 cameras in the past and the major parties.
FIFA Ericson TV crew travels to each of the participating teams and perform for all channels.
At the Confederations Cup would be tested in relation to television and telecommunications planning on track.
Ericson, said: "The Confederations Cup is selling well. We expect all stadiums to be filled. This event gives us the opportunity to see where we can improve and correct the errors, more than in the 2010 World Cup."
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About World Cup
From its humble beginning in the FIFA World Cup in 1930, became one of the most spectacular sporting events in the world. World Cup 2010 promises to be the world's largest sporting event ever. More than one billion people, it is expected that after a month long tournament between the world of Top 32 soccer playing nations.
The World Cup is the most important in international football and the FIFA (International Federation of Football Associations), the Governing Body of Sport.
The tournament is held every four years. The previous tournament was held in 2006 in Germany and Italy won the World Cup. 2010 was the first time the finals will be from African countries.
More than 160 teams participating in the regional (area), the qualifying round as one of the 32 teams taking part in the past.
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2010 World Cup poster will be opened on Monday in Bloemfontein
World Cup poster for each of the host cities will be on Monday, marking 500 days before the World Cup event in South Africa.
"Monday of next week will be exactly 500 days from the world's biggest sporting spectacle in the combined audience of more than 26 million viewers worldwide and in South Africa, training in OVERDRIVE", is a quote from a speech in 2010, the local organizing committee today.
The mayor of each of the nine seats will be on the sports field in Bloemfontein, where he officially declared the town a poster, but this is not the only event on Monday. There is only one of many.
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of the street parade and fun ride through the streets of KwaThema, Tsakane and Duduza, which ends in a big ceremony in KwaThema Stadium this Sunday.
Provincial and Local Government Minister Sicelo Shiceka and the local organizing committee CEO Danny Jordaan will be present at the opening ceremony in Bloemfontein on Monday, comes more information as we can.
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The South Africans should have a little more excited about the year 2010
Since the 2010 World Cup will begin in South Africa in less than 500 days, the president of the local organizing committee (LOC), Irvin Khoza, requested that more unrest in South Africa.
"The problem is that not everyone has the inner scale of this event", Khoza said in an interview with the radio, the 500 days before the events of earlier this week.
"This World Cup is not WM Irvin Khoza, Danny Jordaan (executive director of the LC), LOC, and the Board of Directors. This is the World Cup in the amount of 45 million South Africans. It is important to take the World Cup since the football World Cup is for us," he said .
500 days is not long, every day a day closer. In the coming months, four categories of tickets, the cheapest in the world championships next year, will be sold to persons residing in South Africa.
"In the next month, four categories of tickets - cheap for a man on the street costs R140 - for sale. I know that this is more than a year, actually for 16 months before the event, but the old position of the rotary fan for two hours before the game, a ticket is not be. All tickets sold in advance, especially for the Bafana game. "said Danny Jordaan, the general director of the LC in the week.
Tickets on sale will contribute to the impression that the LOC is looking for and, if consulted, we South Africans want to move to one side would buy tickets as soon as possible. They can not match them.
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Tickets on sale this Friday, but do not worry, you have time
Tickets for the World Cup in 2010 will be on sale, art, as of tomorrow. When I say "kind", I would say that the vote would not be able to buy tickets in the lottery for tickets.
We have no connection so far, where you can buy, but there's tomorrow, there is a link to the website of FIFA. Voting at 11 GMT, but not on first come, first served, so if the site does not work, just go back.
But if you can find some interesting facts about tickets for this event.
There will be little more than three million tickets for 64 games in 2010. About half of them to the public. 740000 tickets on sale tomorrow, 570000 will be later this year for fans of 344000 qualified and those who have tickets for the tour.
Sponsors of the World Cup, more than 550,000 entries and 380,000 holders of hospitality. TV rights holder, 66,000 cards. I get one or two? Probably not.
FIFA 200,000 tickets remain for the association members who do not meet the requirements, 89600 go to each participating country has a soccer club and the local organizing committee for the distribution of 91,000 tickets, perhaps, their friends and family members.
With regard to prices, but the average ticket price is $ 139, only $ 3 more than in 2006 World Cup in Germany. There is also a special ticket for $ 20 residents of South Africa.
The most expensive ticket is $ 900, but will also be able to pay much more for tickets, or if you want a package of entertainment. Personally, I have a package that is proposed, as well as flights.
What should I do now? Well, first off, bookmark this site, we will be more and more news about the event, the opening of the forum, and as much information as possible for visitors to South Africa in this event.
Then come back tomorrow, and we are in the right direction, where you can tickets.
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2010 World Cup tickets: up to 31 March
Today you can tickets for the World Cup in 2010, next year in South Africa.
All you need to click here and go to FIFA.com is required for access (sign up for an account if you do not), and register your interest.
If today or March 31 - applies to all who have the same chance to get what you asked for.
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Plan B is that the World Cup, of course, takes place in South Africa in 2010
FIFA President Sepp Blatter has confirmed that the World Cup, no doubt, will be in South Africa after FIFA had received assurances that all the criteria fulfilled in time.
FIFA President spoke about the rumors that Spain, the line as a possible replacement if the organization is not a few dates during this period.
"There is definitely no plan B or C. The only plan is to the South African case of success," he said at a press conference at the World Club Cup in Japan.
"If there are still skeptics, let me say that the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa."
"Football is the most popular game in the world, and in 2010 show that Africa is capable of hosting the World Cup," Blatter said: "I want to be proud of, because he is my child."
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Special visas for 2009, 2010 fans
The South African Department of Home Affairs is to issue a special "business visas for football fans, who at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, with the fans devoted to use counters in major airports around the world for pre-clearance prior to arrival in the country.
Immigration officials from South Africa - they can speak several languages - there are a number of airports around the world, including Britain, India, Dubai and Hong Kong, where fans can rate and the selection and screening.
Address in Johannesburg, this week, Interior Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said that this was the first time that the visa of the country, where major world events.
Border control officers will also work with high technology for scanning passports or travel documents. Capturing the information electronically from the files, employees save time, not depending on the type of information.
Given these improvements, the Department hopes to do better than the best international practice since the interaction between traffic and immigration, from one minute and one minute and 30 seconds.
Safety
The Department said that immigration officials are working with foreign governments and airline officials to determine the structure of illegal migration in the course of events, and to ensure that "undesirable persons", which constitutes a threat to national security in the country.
Internal Affairs "in 2010, the program manager Morne Fourier explains that there are certain requirements to be met, a special visa, you must provide proof of purchase of tickets for the game, you must meet certain health requirements - such as holding a certificate of yellow fever, if necessary -- and the need to return the ticket and passport. "
Quick entry, exit
Passengers who earlier approval by the immigration authorities in South Africa in a position to come to South Africa and go directly to the baggage and the customs authorities.
Mapisa-Nqakula said that this amendment will extend the capacity of the Department, entry to and exit from the country's borders, which leads to frustration less than a trip to the positive impression of the country as a whole.
He added that the visa had been completed, and the Confederations Cup in 2009 will be a good test for the new system.
Source: BuaNews
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Durban in the landmark stadium full arch
The illumination ceremony took place at the weekend in Durban, with 80 000 seats, Moses Mabhida stadium, the stadium for the World Cup in 2010, the completion of its landmark arch.
Speaking at the ceremony, KwaZulu-Natal SBU Premier Ndebele said that the completion of the arch symbolizes not only the architecture, engineering and construction milestone.
"This event, where teams work together to not only the masterpieces of architecture and engineering, physics, but an icon that symbolizes and covers the years of history, years of hopes and years of work for all South Africans pulse consent," he said.
African World Cup
Ndebele said that South Africa as host country for the next World Cup rather than a separate country, but as a representative of Africa as well as to ensure that the tournament was an event in Africa - helping to restore confidence and prosperity across the continent.
"We remain committed to ensuring that the heritage of Africa, South Africa, as well as human settlements, where the World Cup will be played," he said.
Sports
As a basis for the Kings Park Stadium is a multi-functional, easy to maintain income for the city municipality.
Through the organization of major sporting and other events, the goal of the city for investment and employment in respect of its "2010 and beyond" economic development.
"This success has greatly increased, the historical consciousness of our new facility and the stadium will be located not only as a symbol for Durban, and also to confirm the world that we, indeed, of Africa and the sports capital," said Ndebele.
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Introducing African Football
Fifa 2009 Confederations Cup will be an order made by a ball, called "Kopanya", Adidas, which has been developed specifically for this event, which reflects and pays tribute to the tournament hosts South Africa.
The ball made its first appearance in the Nelson Mandela challenge match between South Africa and Cameroon in Rustenburg on 19 November.
Bafana Bafana need to be taken in the soul of the ball, they have become one of his best performances in years to beat Africa's top side won 3-2.
Inspired by the Ndebele Artwork
"Kopanya" means "together" in Sesotho, or Southern Sota, home language of some five million South Africans.
Kopanya eye-catching design was inspired by art of the Ndebele people in southern Africa. This is not the first time that the product Ndebele will be considered at the international sports scene, the yacht Team Shosholoza, South Africa, America Cup Challenger, especially the design inspired by Ndebele and Zulu in the arts.
The complex shape and contour of the black, the traditional elements Ndebele, were fused with a colorful activity, which is typical Ndebele contemporary artists. Adorable silver provides futuristic touch.
Comments on the ball placed on the website Footballshirtculture.com, were very favorable.
Suited to its surroundings
Dave Stopher commented: "This is good! I must confess that this ball is very suitable for its surroundings, I think. And I hope that the World Cup ball is similar to the design."
John said: "I am from SA and I am impressed with this ball design ... Yes, this is another Teamgeist ball, but the picture is clever work."
Ball, said Adidas, provides an ideal flight characteristics and allows the players exceptional ball control, like its predecessor "Europass", which was used in the 2008 Euros.
Kopanya available for purchase from 1 December 2008.
Source: SAinfo reporter and Fifa.com
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Special visas for 2009, 2010 fans
South Africa in the Department of Home Affairs is to issue special "event visas for football fans coming to Fifa 2009 Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, allowing fans to use on the counters at major airports around the world for pre-clearance, before They will arrive in the country.
South African immigration officials - who can speak several languages - will be located in several of the world's busiest airports, including Britain, India, Dubai and Hong Kong, where fans will be able to go free until the selection and screening.
Speaking in Johannesburg this week, Interior Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said it was the first time that such a visa is the country hosting major world events.
Immigration officials will also be equipped with high-tech devices to scan passports or travel documents. In electronically capture information from documents, officials will save time, not having to enter information.
With such improvements, the Department hopes to do better than the best international practice times interaction travelers and immigration official, which is between one minute and one minute and 30 seconds.
Safety
The Department of Immigration officials said it would work with foreign governments and airline personnel to detect illegal migration patterns during the event, as well as to ensure that "undesirable persons" who may pose a threat to national security, do not enter the country.
Home Affairs in 2010, the program manager Morne Fourier explained that certain minimum requirements must be met in the issuance of special visas: "You need proof of purchase of tickets for the match, you must meet certain requirements, health care - as a yellow fever certificate, if necessary - and the need to have a return ticket and passport. "
Quick entry, exit
Those passengers who have received preliminary approval by South African immigration officials will be able to arrive in South Africa and go straight to the luggage collection and customs.
Mapisa-Nqakula said that this step will enhance the Department's ability to facilitate the entry and exit through the process of the country's borders, resulting in a less frustrating way, leading to a positive impression about the country as a whole.
She added that the visa had been completed and that the 2009 Confederations Cup would be a good test of the new system.
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The focus now turns to 2010 in Japan
Just as in the 2002 FIFA World Cup ™ in Japan and the Republic of Korea was a defining moment in the history of Asian football, and 2010 promises a similar turning point for Africa.
This view was expressed today in Japan's Junji Ogura, FIFA Executive Committee members, who spoke at a press briefing to update the packed Tokyo of Japanese and international media on the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. With some of the best clubs in the FIFA Club World Cup, it is a good opportunity to FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke, the executive director of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee Danny Jordaan, South Africa, Japan, Ambassador Gert Grobler and Ogura briefly turn Spotlight on South Africa in 2010.
"Then, in Japan and Korea, the first FIFA World Cup in Asia, and especially one of the organizers, the international media was a bit worried whether we can do that," Ogura said. "Asian people are too worried whether the World Cup will be successful or not. Japan and Korea, not on time, have a great back in world football. But South Korea reached the semi-finals, Japan for the past 16 years and was a successful event. Due to these factors, in Asia, people were so happy and honored. He raised the confidence of Asian nations and led to an increase in football in Asia. "
This passion for the game in Asia is clearly evident in Japan's thriving J. The League, with the FIFA President's comments on the atmosphere in the stands with Gamba Osaka, mostly young fans during yesterday's FIFA World Club Cup victory over Adelaide United. Ogura said the first FIFA World Cup in Asia, not only leads to the development of Asian countries and economies, but also to build a life and friendly relations between Asia and the rest of the world.
As an example, he pointed out that hosting Cameroon contributed to the relationship, which continued in the strong economic and social ties, with the Lions neukrotimoy well supported when they return to Japan. "This kind of exchange of great friendship that is the 2010 FIFA World Cup will spread and I am confident that it will be very successful."
There is no doubt South Africa is ready. We are on the way. There are no red flags. We work every day so it will be one of the greatest events in the world.
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke South Africa in 2010.
For Blatter, in South Africa in late 2008 organizers have made significant progress in their preparation, it was another opportunity to state unequivocally that FIFA flagship tournament will be held on African soil. "I am very happy that I can tell, the 2010 FIFA World Cup will finally be on African soil in multi-cultural South Africa, he said." If there are people who still doubt it, I say: 2010 FIFA World Cup will be in South Africa. "
Memoirs have been raised from Blatter uttering these words, when it opened, as South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts on May 15, 2004, and although much has happened since then, his vision remains the same. He said: "We are very proud to bring the World Cup in this country and at the end of the day, say that we already knew that. The World Cup in South Africa will show the world that South Africa and Africans are able to organize the most popular sports competition the world. "
Grobler and Jordaan said relations between Japan and South Africa were very strong, with the former insisting that the concerns of Japan and the other on security at the World Cup have been taken very seriously. He said that the Government of South Africa's R1.3 billion was invested in security measures and training of 41,000 additional police officers.
"Security for any major event is the most important aspect, and we take very seriously," said Jordaan. "We want a result that everyone is coming to South Africa in 2010 to return as tourists are returning."
Valcke said South Africa would be transformed the country since 2010, and that FIFA was absolutely confident in the ability of countries to host the tournament. "South Africa is not ready today. No country in the 18 months before the World Cup. But there is no doubt South Africa is ready. We are on track. There are no red flags. We work every day, that he is one of the greatest events in the world."
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Zille: 2010 Investment
The impact of the city of Cape Town in the 2010 FIFA World Cup ™ investment will be significant and have far-reaching benefits for the city for a long time after the tournament to come and gone.
It was a confident assessment of today with the city of Cape Town mayor Helen Zille, as it had in the city of Council members.
Beautifully "mother city" of South African Tourism is the pearl, with millions of visitors a year flocking to the cities, pristine beaches, mountain ranges, wine farms and a lot of tourist spots. City gorgeous Green Point Stadium will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, as well as the city is 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw 4 December next year.
"In exchange for the creation of about one billion rand bets money on the stadium, transaction costs and public transport, taxpayers benefit of Cape Town two billion rand upgrade the airport, 1.3 billion rand Bus Rapid Transit system, more than 1 billion rand worth of modernization of major roads, about 1 billion rand to upgrade electricity production infrastructure, 400 million rand to upgrade the central railway station, 1.2 billion rand for the new trains, and hundreds of millions of rand value of the modernization of public spaces and facilities, "said Zille, in his speech at the Cape Town city the Council this morning.
She said the construction of significant progress with this project is very much on the way to meet its deadlines, with a focus over the next year on completion of erection of the roof and facade of the stadium.
"I would like to thank the 2 500 workers at the facility, as well as our joint venture construction company Murray and Roberts and WBHO, the city of a professional team and our 2010 project team for their hard work to ensure we maintain this pace of delivery. Besides the stadium, we also executed 55 per cent of the detailed planning of transport for 2010, 30 per cent of the operational plan, and almost 28 per cent of other planning work to be, "said Zille.
Replying to a question about budget overruns, she said that this is a global phenomenon, and well-managed city.
"At 498 million rand to the operational budget for 2010, within the next three years is not all at the expense of the city. There are other sources of income that will cover this cost. National governments are still being paid to the city operating grant of 78 million . rands, and pointed out that the city can expect more aid, "said Zille.
In addition to the heritage of the advantages of the airport, road and modernization of transport infrastructure in the city of Cape Town, Zille also said that a significant impact hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be on tourism and create jobs in the area. She noted that without the 2010 FIFA World Cup, none of these improvements will be possible.
"If we have not yet agreed to build the stadium, most of these investments by national governments would instead have been concentrated in Johannesburg and other cities. That would be a tragic missed opportunity of Cape Town," said Zille.
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