Tuesday 29 August 2006
As part of its efforts to ensure local governments are ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Department of Provincial and Local Government has devised a checklist to monitor the progress that host cities are making with regard to their preparations.
Tuesday 29 August 2006
South Africa, host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has been supported by international organizations to make the event environment-friendly through developing public transport system, using alternative fuel and other measures.
Tuesday 29 August 2006
The SA Football Association (Safa) and a Netherlands based body are to sign an agreement on Friday, to unlock opportunities for six identified communities in the Western Cape. The agreement between the provincial government, Safa and the Netherlands Stars In Their Eyes Foundation.
Friday 18 August 2006
South Africa's hosting of the FIFA Soccer World Cup in 2010 is indicative of how far the country had come, since it became a democracy twelve years ago."The hosting of the world cup is more than a dream come true.
Thursday 17 August 2006
World champions Italy who played without any of the players involved in the World cup in Germany were brought quickly down to earth when they lost 2-0 at home to Croatia in a friendly.
Wednesday 16 August 2006
South African President Thabo Mbeki says facilities within the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park will serve as a positive spin-off for tourism in the SADC region ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup and beyond.
Monday 14 August 2006
The Germany team have been awarded their country's highest sporting honour, the Silver Laurel, for their third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup.The squad coached by Jürgen Klinsmann received the accolade today from head of state Horst Köhler
Monday 14 August 2006
The Football Association of Wales have announced a four-year extension of its sponsorship deal with Nationwide Building Society.
Friday 11 August 2006
The construction of a R2.4 billion airport in La Mercy, north of Durban, will be completed and fully operational in time for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Wednesday 2 August 2006
The World Cup generated £17.5m gross profit for the betting group with £10.7m coming in the final week of June when England reached the quarter finals.