The success of the Final Draw proves that South Africa could deliver on the promise of hosting a world-class event, said the CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Organising Committee South Africa, Dr Danny Jordaan. The Final Draw, in which the eight groups for next year's FIFA World Cup™ were decided, was made at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday 4 December 2009. "We promised the country a spectacular and world-class event and we delivered on that promise. It was a … [Read more...]
Final Draw ‘a Celebration of Africa’
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Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre gears up for 2010
6 December, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) recently ran a planning exercise for Search and Rescue (SAR) at their Cape Town offices. The aim of the exercise was to test the operational readiness of the MRCC to respond to any emergency situations that may arise with the expected increased number of ships that are expected to be operating within our waters over the next year as part of the preparations and also accommodation for the 2010 soccer world cup. The exercise focused on a search … [Read more...]
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Cape Town FIFA World Cup 2010 Draw
5 December, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The FIFA World Cup draw took place in Cape Town, South Africa on 4 December 2009. Cape Town will see the following countries play in the first round of Group Matches; Uruguay, France, Italy, Paraguay, England, Algeria, Portugal, Korea DPR, Cameroon and Netherlands. After the 1st round of matches three more games will be played at Cape Town Stadium; on 29 June 2010 one round of the top 16, on 03 July 2010 one of the Quarter Finals and on 06 July 2010 the Semi Finals. At the draw the … [Read more...]
City Council meeting highlights
4 December, 2009 By Leave a Comment
At its November meeting, the City's Council took decisions on its 2010 transport plan, housing, and the environment, amongst other issues. World Cup transport plan approved The Council has approved the updated transport plan for next year's 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The plan provides for 32 000 parking bays in the central business district, and the deployment of more than 200 trained personnel and volunteers to co-ordinate the transport service. Some R8,5 billion is being spent on municipal … [Read more...]
Cape Town welcomes the world to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw
4 December, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is pulling out all the stops to demonstrate its readiness to welcome the thousands of soccer fans and dignitaries who are expected to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw™ today, Friday 4 December 2009. The Draw, which will determine the match schedule for the 32 participating teams in next year's FIFA World Cup™, will be held at 19:00 on Friday 4 December at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). More than 3 000 dignitaries and media … [Read more...]
Final FIFA Draw week heralds start of festive season
27 November, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The City of Cape Town is hard at work preparing for the eagerly-anticipated Final Draw next Friday 4 December. Roads are being cordoned off, stages are under construction, and banners are being hung to welcome the thousands of people expected to throng into the city centre. The Draw will be an internationally televised event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) to determine the match order of the 32 participating teams. Over 150 million people from 200 countries are … [Read more...]
Ring of Fire for Greenpoint Stadium
25 October, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Cape Town Stadium's 'ring of fire' – the 360 inner spotlights that will light up the pitch for the 2010 Fifa World Cup –have been switched on for the first time. Motorists and residents in the surrounding area will have seen the big switch-on on Wednesday night. Some commented that the lights were extremely bright, but the correct brightness will only be seen once all the lights have been individually synchronised through the use of a light meter on the pitch. [ad#Google Adsense … [Read more...]
Revamped Green Point Common to Benefit Cape Town citizens
20 July, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Work on the upgrading and reconfiguration of the Green Point Common into the Green Point Urban Park (sports precinct and public park) that will surround the 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium is well underway. When the project is complete in early March 2010, the Common will feature improved public transport infrastructure (Vlei Road, Granger Bay Boulevard and the access link abutting the Virgin Active complex) a sports precinct that will accommodate rugby, soccer, cricket, tennis, athletics, golf … [Read more...]
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