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4 January 2008 - Construction of bed and breakfast facilities has already begun in some deep rural hinterlands of Limpopo in preparation for expected visitors during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to be held in South Africa.
The R15 million European Union-funded project has started in the areas of Muhlava, Sekgopo and Thabina villages outside Tzaneen in the Mopani district municipality.
2010 Highlights
21 November 2007 - The eThekwini Municipality unveiled and launched its 2010 composite logo in Durban yesterday. The unveiling took place just a few days before the 2010 FIFA preliminary draw. The logo is expected to expose the city to global audiences, tourists and potential investors
Government 2010
Government is working towards 2010, a historic opportunity for the country and the continent.
Africa 2010
As the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, South Africa stands as a representative of Africa and as part of an African family of nations.
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Plans to provide 19 airlines for 2010
3 January 2008 - Plans are underway for Southern Africa to provide about 19 airlines for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup™ to be held in South Africa.
FNB unveils 2010 countdown clocks
12 December 2007 - In the build up towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, official national supporter First National Bank has unveiled countdown clocks at many of the country's airports and host cities.
Young entrepreneurs to benefit from 2010
12 December 2007 - The Youth Entrepreneurship Campaign (YEC) 2010 is to mentor, mobilise and encourage youth to participate and create entrepreneurial opportunities ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and beyond.
No irregular betting in Preliminary Draw
11 December 2007 - FIFA's Early Warning System GmbH has confirmed that was no irregular betting during the first phase of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw.
Research – SA's optimism up ahead of 2010
10 December 2007 - South Africans' confidence in the country's ability to host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup™ has increased, with Johannesburg residents showing the highest increase in optimism.
Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre opened
5 December 2007 - The Green Point Stadium's new Visitor Centre, which will allow visitors to see the construction site and progress of the stadium from a viewing platform, has been opened.
Capital prepares for 2010 upgrades
4 December 2007 - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is preparing to upgrade various areas through a "Smart City Project" as part of its infrastructural development plans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Fan parks to fuel local business
4 December 2007 - Fan parks near stadiums are to provide business opportunities for local entrepreneurs, in host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa.
FIFA merchandise stores open doors
26 November 2007 - Soccer supporters can already begin buying their FIFA branded T-shirts, scarves, badges, pens, cups, caps and replicas of the official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Soccerex puts Gauteng tourism on map
26 November 2007 - FIFA accredited and events management company, MATCH, is to unveil a new tour operating programme during Soccerex 2007, which is currently underway in Johannesburg.
The 20 Centres for 2010 campaign unveiled
25 November 2007 - The "20 Centres for 2010" campaign, which aims to raise funds to construct Football for Hope centres across the African continent, was launched on Sunday ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw.
Official 2010 World Cup poster unveiled
25 November 2007 - The official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ poster was unveiled this weekend depicting the African continent forming a man's profile heading a ball.
Award winning SA actor backs youth for 2010
25 November 2007 - Oscar award winning actor Presley Chweneyagae says the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is a unique opportunity for young South Africans to become empowered, well beyond the limits of the game.
Indian tech giant becomes 4th sponsor of 2010
25 November 2007 - An Indian global consulting and information technology service provider, Satyam, has become the fourth sponsor after Anheuser-Busch, McDonald's and MTN to sign up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Soweto Derby draws worldwide fans
25 November 2007 - Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs supporters, as well as international delegates crowded into Durban on Saturday for the Soweto Derby, which saw the teams draw 2-2 at the Absa Stadium.
Confederations Cup a test for 2010
22 November 2007 - Touching down on African soil for the first time, the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, will be a forerunner in testing South Africa's state of readiness for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Durban stadium will be ready, despite recent strike
22 November 2007 - FIFA Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan says the organisation does not doubt the commitment of construction workers at the Moses Mabidha stadium to make up the time lost during their recent strike action.
Prelim draw highlights 2010 branding, logos
22 November 2007 - Actively identifying several sponsors, events and products linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ through branding, is one of the many focus areas in the week leading up to the Preliminary Draw on Sunday.
Dazzling TV show for 2010 Prelim draw
22 November 2007 - The Preliminary Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa will take the form of a dazzling television special, according to the Organising Committee (OC).
eThekwini launches its 2010 logo
21 November 2007 - eThekwini Metro has launched its composite 2010 FIFA World Cup™ logo which forms part of its branding efforts that will give the city of Durban a unique identity as the host city for the games.
KZN beefs security ahead of the 2010 Prelim Draw
21 November 2007 - An extra 1000 police officers will be deployed around the city and the province in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Preliminary Draw on Sunday.
World Cup preparation costs escalate
20 November 2007 - The cost of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is expected to escalate by between R2.8 billion and R3.4 billion, according to Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi.
Over 30 000 police for 2010 World Cup
20 November 2007 - More than 30 000 police officers are being recruited and trained specifically for strategic deployment for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, government announced Tuesday.
Gauteng to open disaster, emergency centre
20 November 2007 - A R50 million disaster management and emergency medical services centre is to be opened in Midrand as part of the province's logistical preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Chiefs vs Pirates on European TV
20 November 2007 - European soccer fans will get a chance to see Kaizer Chiefs versus Orlando Pirates when, for the first time, the clubs' clash on 24 November will be broadcast in 43 European countries.
Highlights 2010
- 21 November 2007 - A R50-million state-of-the-art emergency and disaster management centre has been opened in Midrand, Johannesburg, as part of the province's preparation for the 2010 World Cup. The centre will handle the day-to-day operations of the provincial disaster and emergency services.
- 21 November 2007 - South Africa and Mozambique have signed a treaty for the establishment of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security. South African defence minister, Mosiuoa Lekota, said that the co-operation on defence and security between South Africa and Mozambique was critical for South Africa to host a successful and secure tournament in two years' time.
- 21 November 2007 - The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is currently implementing a provincial programme of action, which includes soccer clinics for children in the province. Two hundred children from the Amajuba Districts in northern KwaZulu-Natal will be trained today and tomorrow.