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Confederations Cup: Ellis Park Is Electric The opening game of this year's FIFA Confederations Cup competition is underway at Ellis Park and the atmosphere in the stadium is electric... The stadium was spine-chillingly loud during today's opening match. South Africa were welcomed to the pitch by the incredible support of the home fans at Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium, which will also be the venue for the final of the competition.

Every kick from Bafana is applauded as though it were a goal, and every tackle or potential attack is awaited with baited breath. The stadium is near to capacity, with a few fans still filing in late.

 

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365 days to go to 2010 World Cup

11 June 2009
By:  Fifa

Johannesburg - "The 2010 Fifa World Cup has been talked about, debated and speculated on for so many years. And now, with one year to go to the tournament's kickoff, finally it's a given, an accepted reality".

These are the emotional words of the Chief Executive Officer of the 2010 Fifa World Cup Organising Committee (OC), Dr Danny Jordaan on a day that marks exactly one year until proud home team, Bafana Bafana run out onto the Soccer City pitch for the opening game of 2010.

For Jordaan the hard work is now starting to pay off.

"So many people have worked so hard to make this dream of ours a reality. Now we are ready to go from planning to playing. When we said time and time again that this World Cup is going to happen and it is going to be successful, it's been easy for people to cast doubt, because the event hasn't happened as yet. But we as South Africans and Africans are undoubtedly in the process of delivering".

Although sometimes a tough road, Jordaan finds inspiration in the men and women who work tirelessly to make sure 2010 will be a success for the country and the continent of Africa.

"People look at the project plans, the timelines and the key indicators to see whether this project will work and will be a success. But for me my conviction is derived from the hearts of the people who are actually doing the work, who are at the coalface, putting the infrastructure in place. It's when you look at the construction workers building the stadiums, upgrading our airports and roads, the staff working on 2010 projects at the host cities and at all levels of government, and the staff of the Organising Committee at SAFA House that you know this project will be a success. When you look at them and you look in their eyes you get a sense they've all decided, ‘we won't let you down, we won't let the country down', and that they're going to make this work".

Jordaan also had high praise for the host cities and government who have been exceptional on the road to 2010.

"Host cities have done extremely well, getting first into infrastructural and now operational readiness. South Africa has never experienced an event requiring co-ordination to such an extent. And the extent to which Government has organised itself - into local, provincial and national spheres in a coordinated way - is a model future Organising Committees will surely use. And we created it".

And when the final whistle has blown and the fans depart back home, Jordaan only has one wish.

"We all know the sacrifices Nelson Mandela and countless others made. When we host a successful 2010 Fifa World Cup in one year's time - delivered by both black and white coming together - I hope Madiba will look back and that he will also come to the conclusion that all his efforts, travels and contributions were not in vain. I hope he will be smiling".

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2213

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SA to celebrate 365 days to the FIFA 2010 World Cup kick-off

11 June 2009
By:  Proffesor Ndawonde

Pretoria – As part of celebrating exactly one year on Thursday to the 2010 Fifa World Cup kick-off, South Africans have been called on to wear Bafana Bafana jerseys or a yellow shirt.  

Brand South Africa has encouraged every citizen to blow a vuvuzela and sing the national anthem at exactly 4pm on 11 June, which is when the much anticipated soccer event is scheduled to kick-off in a year’s time.

A five-minute count-down will begin at 3:55pm on radio stations across the country, to cue all citizens, wherever they are, to sing Nkosi Sikelele Afrika at 4pm.

The intention behind this nation-wide activation is for South Africa to celebrate one year to kick-off, and to serve as a point of ignition for the tournament.  

"It is also an act of national pride in, and support to our country as Africa's first host of this prestigious tournament," said Paul Bannister, International Marketing Council of South Africa's Chief Executive.

"With the Bulls Super 14 victory fresh in our minds, the IPL cricketing extravaganza successfully behind us, the British and Irish Lions clash in play and the Confederations Cup literally only hours away, South Africa's sports buzz is infectious," said Mr Bannister.
 
Mr Bannister added that there is however a subtle but vital difference between being a good host and a great one.  

The magic underpinning being a great host lies in South Africans, who are able to provide viewers and visitors with the contagious, edge-of-your-seat buzz and a taste of the competitive spirit to come whilst making them feel truly “at home” in South Africa, he said.
 
"We encourage every South African, whether you are in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sydney, Toronto or London to join us as we mark an important milestone in our nation's history.

"This is an easy and fun way for us to let the world know that we are lighting the torch for the 2010 World Cup,” Mr Bannister said.

Also as part of the celebrations, President Jacob Zuma, accompanied by Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer, Danny Jordaan, will be visiting the Green Point stadium on Thursday.

“To mark this important milestone on the world’s sporting calendar, the City of Cape Town has arranged an action-packed programme for the day,” said Pieter Cronje, the city’s 2010 Communication Director.

Activities will kick-off on Thursday with the top-level visit of VIPs to the Green Point stadium from 2pm to 5pm. Helicopters will thrill the crowds with banner fly-overs during the presidential walkabout.

In the evening, Executive Mayor of Cape Town Dan Plato will also host a cocktail party at Hamilton’s Rugby Field for 500 VIP guests, including the world’s most influential leaders who will be in Cape Town for the World Economic Forum conference.

In Johannesburg, the city has declared Football Friday “soccer day in the city” and is encouraging people to show their support for the historical event by wearing their soccer supporters’ gear.

Joburg is the hub of the Confederations Cup and next year’s 2010 World Cup.  

“The city is excited to have scored host city status for both the opening and closing matches of the world’s greatest ever sporting events,” said Sibongile Mazibuko, Executive Director for Johannesburg’s 2010 office and acting City Manager.

“We want fans and citizens to show their support for Bafana Bafana en masse,” she added. –

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2209

LOC, Fifa update media on 2010 progress

11 May 2009
By:  Simangaliso Zwane

Durban - The Local Organising Committee and Fifa have given a 2010 Fifa World Cup update to some 200 local and international journalists during a global media face-off in Durban.

Renowned CNN anchor Richard Quest lead the briefing at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre on Sunday.

LOC Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan, MATCH Hospitality co-Chairman Jaime Byron, South African tourism acting boss Didi Moyle, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) boss Nomhla Hlahla, South African Broadcasting Corporation acting CEO Gab Mampone and South African Police Service Senior Superintendent Vishnu Naidoo were in the hot seat as media representatives fired tough questions about anything and everything 2010.

Naidoo drew from South Africa’s past event experiences to assure the media that the country was more than capable of hosting incident-free 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup and the subsequent 2010 Fifa World Cup.

“We have hosted noteworthy sporting and political events without recording any major incidences. We have all the information required to protect visitors in 2010 and we are working with other international security agencies to gather intelligence to help us in this regard,” he said.

Naidoo said the South African police force was ready to deal with football hooliganism during the Fifa events.

MATCH’s Jaime Byron who has traveled extensively in and out of South Africa over the last two and a half years was beaming with optimism, saying he was excited with the progress made.

“I have traveled in and out [of South Africa] for more than two and a half years, the development is exciting and for me it’s not a surprise but is still exciting to see how things are growing,” he said.

Asked about high levels of skepticism about South Africa’s readiness, LOC’s Danny Jordaan said people who do not think South Africa will be ready to host the Fifa events in 2009 and in 2010 had never been to South Africa to see the progress.

“Those who are saying that [we are not going to be ready] have never been to the country, those who have been to the country stepped off the aircraft in Johannesburg, walked through the airport will tell you that we are going to be ready,” he said.
  
South African airports boss Nomhla Hlahla said all airports being upgraded would be ready for the tournaments.

“We are confident that all our upgrading projects at our airports would be finished in time for the events to be staged in South Africa,” she said.

SABC’s Gab Mampone also told media here that the public broadcaster would be ready to transmit live pictures of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2082

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"Fly the Flag for Football" campaign launched

8 April 2009
By:  Simangaliso Zwane

Johannesburg – The 2010 National Communication Partnership (NCP) – a joint partnership between various 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup and 2010 Fifa World Cup communication organisations – on Wednesday announced the launch the “Fly the Flag for Football” campaign in Johannesburg.

The national campaign is aimed at building public excitement, awareness and support leading up to the two historic events in South Africa.

Under the banner, “Fly the Flag for Football!”, thousands of South African Flags, together with information leaflets, will be distributed to travellers and holiday makers over the Easter Weekend, from Thursday 9th March to Monday 13th March.

The Easter Weekend was chosen to launch the campaign as it is traditionally one of the busiest holiday periods in South Africa, with thousands of South Africans travelling across the country.

The NCP hopes to distribute over 47 million South African Flags through various campaigns leading up to the start of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in June 2010.

Chairman of the NCP Nkwenkwe Nkomo said the South African flag is a powerful symbol of unity, belonging and pride.

“We are here to say our national flag is indeed a powerful symbol, a symbol of unity, a symbol of birth of a nation and a symbol of the triumph of the human spirit.

We look forward to have this country carpeted in these wonderful colours when the eyes of the world are focused on South Africa, when the eyes of the world are keenly looking on Africa as we will be hosting the Fifa Confederations Cup of 2009 and after that the 2010 Fifa World Cup we would like these colours to be what they understand and internalise,” he said.

Nkomo urged South Africans from all walks of life to rally behind the preparations to host the Fifa Confederations Cup and the subsequent Fifa World Cup in 2010.

“It is important for us to also realise that for 2010 to be a success it is not only going to be the responsibility of Dr Irvin Khoza and Dr Danny Jordan [Local Organising Committee CEO and Chairman respectively] and the rest of the LOC team, it is for you and I to take the responsibility of making sure that wherever we are, we are ambassadors of 2010,” said Nkomo.

Government spokesperson Themba Maseko said the government was pleased to be part of the partnership and its initiatives to build unity and pride through the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup and 2010 Fifa World Cup.

“We can only succeed in realising our vision for the country if all sectors of society work together. The 2010 World Cup and related events have correctly been identified as a communication opportunity of a lifetime for South Africa,” he said.

He said sporting events presented significant opportunities to foster national pride and unity.

“Sport is an arena of great emotion. It is a space of competition, leadership, hardship and conquering great challenges… If we remember the national celebration around the Rugby World Cup in 1995 in South Africa we can see the tremendous potential of the 2010 Fifa World Cup,” he said.

Maseko reiterated government’s position that South Africa will be ready to host the Fifa Confederation Cup and Fifa World Cup.

South African football superstar Mark Fish has been roped in to garner support and spread the message to the public for the duration of the campaign as the official spokesperson.

“All South Africans have to be involved to make sure that come 2010 we are ready to show the world what the African continent can do, it is time to fly the flag and be proud,” he said.

http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/1980

Cape Town makes the National Geographic 'Places of a Lifetime' list

In October 1999 National Geographic Traveler showcased 50 of the world's top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now we're expanding our Places of a Lifetime franchise online, with personal essays on top destinations and the addition of a wealth of timely service information, from insiders' tips on the best places to stay and eat, to great books and music, to recommended walking tours. In our online Places of a Lifetime you'll find both inspiration and practical travel tips. Enjoy!

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What’s not to love about Cape Town? From iconic Table Mountain, several hundred million years in the making, to the hip watering holes of Camps Bay, South Africa’s “Mother City” is the brightest light in the reborn rainbow nation. Inspirational landscape, sugary sand beaches, centuries old vineyards, and colonial mansions, plus a host of adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities are among Cape Town’s many blessings. Factor in a colorful creative vibe and a lively social scene—manifesting itself in outstanding places to stay, eat, shop, and party—and you’ll soon realize why the city is South Africa's favorite playground.

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Nelson Mandela 'Madiba' turns 91 - 18 July 2009

Nelson Mandela - an African leader who stands head and shoulders above the others is one of few statesmen in the world to have achieved universal respect across the political spectrum.

His role in ending apartheid and his imprisonment on Robben Island, where he came to symbolise the struggle of the leader of the oppressed black people. He was imprisoned for 27 years for his opposition to apartheid.

Mandela walked out of prison in 1990 with no bitterness towards his tormentors. Instead, he championed reconciliation among South Africa's polarised races and the principles of nation-building and cooperative governance. Few others would have managed to unite the disparate parties and steer South Africa to unity from what seemed to be the brink of civil war. He was one of the few leaders cabable of inspiring confidence both inside and outside the country.

In Honour of Nelson Mandela's 90 th Birthday on the 18 July 2009 we have provided these links to Nelson Mandela websites: http://www.mandelainstitute.org.za/ http://www.nelsonmandela.org

Nelson Mandela - SA's 2010 envoy

18 July 2008
By:  Simangaliso Zwane

Johannesburg – "The 2010 Fifa World Cup will help unify people, if there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people together it is soccer."

On Friday, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrates his 90 years of existence. As South Africa celebrates his birthday, it is important to look back into his life, achievements and the role he has and continues to play as a vanguard of democracy and purveyor of freedom.

Equally important is the need to hail Madiba for the role he played to ensure that South Africa is awarded the right to host the world's greatest sporting showpiece, the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.

This is a man who reportedly went against 'the doctor's orders' when told he could not attend the 2010 Fifa World Cup host country announcement ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, in May 2004.

When South Africa was announced as the host country, overwhelmed with joy and emotions, tears could be seen streaming from Madiba's eyes; they were tears of jubilation.

Madiba was born at Qunu village near Umtata in the Transkei on 18 July 1918. His father was the Principal Councillor to the Acting Paramount Chief of Thembuland. After his father's death, the young Rolihlahla became the Paramount Chief's ward to be groomed to assume high office.

However, influenced by the cases that came before the Chief's court, he was determined to become a lawyer. He matriculated at Healdtown Methodist Boarding School and then started a BA degree at Fort Hare University. As a member of the Student Representative Council, he participated in a student strike and was expelled, along with the late Oliver Tambo, in 1940. He completed his degree by correspondence from Johannesburg, did articles of clerkship and enrolled for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand.

There are so many extraordinary photographs of South Africa's most loved son, but one that captured the spirit of South Africa's foremost sporting achievement is of a beaming Madiba holding on to the priceless Jules Rimet Trophy - the most sought after trophy in the world.

In honour of Madiba, who reportedly said: "I feel like a young man of 15" after hearing the announcement - South Africa and South Africans alike should work to make the hosting of the World Cup a successful event.

During his Presidency, Madiba, whose sport of choice was boxing in his days, lifted more trophies than any other South African leader.

Madiba, sporting a Springbok rugby jersey and cap, presented the coveted Webb Ellis Trophy to the then South African skipper Francois Pienaar to the delight of the capacity crowd at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 24 June 1995 after the hosts beat the All Blacks of New Zealand.

South Africa had been a country divided for decades by the apartheid regime, but thanks to the unyielding willpower of this statesman the whole country came together to unite behind the Springboks.

Mandela has widely recognised the importance of sports in helping to promote reconciliation.

Barely a year later, Madiba would take to the podium again to present Africa's most sought after football trophy, the African Cup of Nations, to the then Bafana Bafana captain Neil Tovey. As with the Rugby World Cup, Nelson Mandela was sporting a Bafana jersey and cap.

Probably the most recognisable man the world over, with all the accolades and awards under his belt, Madiba has remained rooted to the ground, ever-so-humble and preaching the spirit of Ubuntu to those who are willing to listen.

Even after South Africa was announced as the 2010 World Cup host nation, Madiba reportedly said: "South Africans should treat this decision with humility and without arrogance because we are, after all, equal."

As South Africans celebrate the man affectionately known as Tata, it is important to heed his call for humility and treat the occasion as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Celebrate Africa's HumanityTM and use the tournament to unify, encourage and develop South Africans - and ultimately Africans.

In another 2010 Fifa World Cup milestone, Nelson Mandela returned to Robben Island, where he was incarcerated for 18 years, to mark his 89th birthday last year.

The celebrations featured a star-studded line-up of about 50 past and present football superstars who took part "90 Minutes for Mandela" match at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on 18 July.

According to Madiba, football on Robben Island was more than just a game. It was seen as a sport for survival. "It helped uphold the values of tolerance, of inclusiveness and reconciliation, and of non-racialism and peace that are still dear to all of us today."

Madiba said in a recorded message before the match that: "Today is indeed an extra special birthday for me, as I have been given this wonderful gift of a football match played in my honor. This match is more than just a game - it symbolises the power of football to bring people together from all over the world, regardless of the language they speak or the colour of their skin."

South Africans have a history of rising to the occasion - and of all the challenges the country has faced in the past - none is greater than those the country has already overcome.

Crucially important to the success of the 2010 Fifa World Cup is that it is not seen as a challenge, but rather as an opportunity to show the world that South Africa is a nation rich in its economic resources, culture and abilities.

In 2010, Madiba will be 92, and staging a successful World Cup will certainly go a long way to celebrate and thank him for the human being that he is.

Message From Fifa President Sepp Blatter:

Today (18 July), the football world celebrates the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela, an extraordinary man who has dedicated his life to the promotion of human rights and democracy. FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter salutes "his friend Madiba" with a special birthday video message to pay tribute to this "icon of humanity". The message will be aired on 18 July 2009 by the South African Broadcast Corporation SABC in South Africa and can be viewed at www.FIFA.com.

FIFA President Blatter's original video message:
Today we celebrate a very special birthday - your 90th birthday. There is no greater symbol of Africa's Humanity than you - Nelson Mandela - and what you stand for. You have given more than your share to your country and your continent, you have dedicated your lifetime to the promotion of human rights and democracy and you have led the endless fight for freedom not only of your people, the South Africans, but of all mankind. And that is why you received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

I am proud to be your friend, dear Madiba!

I will never forget the special day of 15 May 2004 when you, my dear friend, came to Switzerland, to show your commitment to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. I am still touched by your words right after the 2010 FIFA World Cup was awarded to South Africa, when you held the FIFA World Cup Trophy and said that you felt like a boy of 15. Even at 90, when you smile you still look like a boy. You, a man who talked about how inspirational the 2010 FIFA World Cup is for him and what 2010 means for him and his country.

You are the epitome of grace and dignity; a man with determination to overcome even the greatest odds and this is what FIFA is sure South Africa will deliver to the world in 2010 - the ability to rise to the challenge with great determination, strength and dignity, as it did in bidding for 2010. Ke Nako - it's time. Let's celebrate Africa's Humanity and another wonderful year for you, dear Madiba. For the Game. For the World. For South Africa. Happy Birthday and see you at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup South Africa on 11 June 2010!

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South Africa will host the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ in July 2010

South Africa Facts

Official name Republic of South Africa
Location Southern Africa, at the southern tip of the continent of Africa
Size 1 219 000 km2 approx
Key economic areas Mining services and transport, energy, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture
Population 48 million approx.
Official languages English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Afrikaans, siSwati, Sesotho sa Leboa, Sesotho, Setswana, Tshivenda and Xitsonga
Government Constitutional multiparty, three-tier ( national, provincial, local) democracy
Major cities Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane - Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, East London, Kimberley. There are nine provinces.
Currency 100 cents equals one Rand
Time GMT +2 hours
Distances Cape Town to Johannesburg 1 400 km Johannesburg to Durban 600 km Port Elizabeth to Bloemfontein 700 km
Transportation Excellent roads, rail and air facilities (both domestic and international)
Telecommunications World-class infrastructure. Internet access is widely available. There are three mobile (cellular) networks - Vodacom, MTN and Cell C
Value-added tax 14%.
Health Top quality care is available throughout the country, although basic in rural areas. Inoculations are only required for those travelling from yellow-fever areas. Malaria precautions are necessary in some areas

Eight of South Africa’s nine provinces will play host to matches in the next FIFA World Cup™ – with one province, the economic powerhouse of Gauteng, being home to three of the 2010 stadiums.

South Africa has nine provinces, each with its own legislature, premier and executive council – not to mention its own distinctive landscape, population, economy and climate.

  • Gauteng

  • Western Cape

  • Kwazulu-Natal

  • Eastern Cape

  • Mpumalanga

  • Limpopo

  • Free State

  • North West

  • Northern Cape

Gauteng

Gauteng occupies only 1.4% of South Africa's total land area,but contributs 33% to the national economy and a 10% to the GDP of the entire African continent.

Gauteng is Sesotho for "place of gold", Gauteng was built on the wealth of gold found deep underground - 40% of the world's reserves. The economy has since diversified, with more sophisticated sectors such as finance and manufacturing setting up shop, and gold mining is no longer the mainstay. The province is essentially one big city, with 97% of its population living in urban centres.

Western Cape

Cape Town nestles in the shadow of Table Mountain in the Cape Peninsula, which ends in the jagged cliffs of Cape Point. The Western Cape lies on southern tip of Africa. The most southern point is not Cape Point, it is in fact at Cape Agulhas, some 200km east of Cape Town.

KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal is a subtropical region of lush and well-watered valleys, washed by the warm Indian Ocean. One of the country's most popular tourist destinations, the province stretches from Port Edward in the south to the borders of Swaziland and Mozambique to the north. Its western part is marked by the dramatic Drakensberg mountain range, with several peaks well over 3 000 metres. The range has been awarded World Heritage status for its dramatic natural beauty and the wealth of San Bushman rock art found in its caves - the richest concentration on the continent of Africa.

Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape, lying on the southeastern South African coast, is a region of great natural beauty, particularly the rugged cliffs, rough seas and dense green bush of the stretch known as the Wild Coast.The province's diverse climates and landscapes range from the dry and desolate Great Karoo to the lush forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley, the fertile Langkloof, renowned for its rich apple harvests, and the mountainous southern Drakensberg region around the town of Elliot.

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga - "the place where the sun rises" - is a province with spectacular scenic beauty and an abundance of wildlife, lying in the northeast of South Africa.Bordered by the countries of Mozambique and Swaziland to the east and the Gauteng to the west, it is situated mainly on the high plateau grasslands of the Middleveld, which roll eastwards for hundreds of kilometres. In the northeast, it rises towards mountain peaks and terminates in an immense escarpment. In places this escarpment plunges hundreds of metres down to the low-lying area known as the Lowveld.

Limpopo

Limpopo is South Africa's northernmost province, lying within the great curve of the Limpopo River. It is a region of contrasts, from true bushveld country to majestic mountains, primeval indigenous forests, unspoilt wilderness and patchworks of farmland. The province borders the countries of Botswana to the west, Zimbabwe to the north and Mozambique to the east. In the eastern region lies the northern half of the magnificent Kruger National Park, a nature reserve teeming with African wildlife in a total area roughly the size of Israel.

Free State

The Free State lies in the heart of South Africa, with the Kingdom of Lesotho nestling in the hollow of its bean-like shape. Lying between the Vaal River in the north and the Orange River in the south, the region is one of flat, rolling grassland and crop fields, rising to lovely sandstone mountains in the northeast.The province is the granary of South Africa, with agriculture central to its economy, while mining on the rich goldfields reef is its largest employer.

North West

North West lies in the north of South Africa on the Botswana border, fringed by the Kalahari desert in the west, Gauteng province to the east, and the Free State to the south. It is known as the Platinum Province for the wealth of the metal it has underground. Mafikeng (previously Mafeking) is the capital, and best known for the famous siege during the Anglo-Boer War, which ended in a decisive victory for the British and made a hero of Robert Baden-Powell.

Northern Cape

The vast and arid Northern Cape is by far the largest province, slightly bigger than Germany and taking up nearly a third of South Africa's land area. Yet it has the country's smallest population, around 1 million, and a low population density of only 3/ square kilometre.The province lies to the south of its most important asset, the Orange River, which feeds the agriculture and diamonds industries. The river forms the border with the Namibia in the north, while the Molopo River is the border with Botswana to the northeast.

 

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Riding Durban's stadium SkyCar
With their World Cup stadium now complete and already hosting football matches, Durban residents cannot seem to get enough of the one-of-a-kind SkyCar that travels up and down the now famous arch of the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Video: The eco-friendly vuvuzela
Business start-up, social upliftment programme, environmental awareness initiative - the Kelp Environmental Learning Project (K.E.L.P) combines all three to give a completely new twist to the South African soccer fan's trademark vuvuzela trumpet.

Preview: 2010 World Cup Group C
As of February 2010, North American fans had bought more tickets for the 2010 Fifa World Cup than supporters from any other country excepting hosts South Africa. English fans are third on the list of ticket sales. Full houses assured for this group!

Bafana squad set for Brazil camp
Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has named a 29-strong squad, including only two overseas-based players, for a World Cup training camp in Brazil. Another camp is scheduled for April in Germany.

Slideshow: Joburg's 100 days party
Sandton was abuzz with activity on Tuesday as thousands of Johannesburg residents descended on the plush northern suburb to blow their vuvuzelas and show off their Diski Dance skills to mark 100 days to the 2010 Fifa World Cup kick-off. Bongani Nkosi was there with his camera - check out the stunning slideshow.

Africa News

Video: The Cape Town Go Card tour
Take the Cape Town open-top bus tour, ride the Table Mountain Cableway and explore the Two Oceans Aquarium - at reduced rates, without having to queue, in the space of one amazing day! That's the Cape Town Go Card offer. Join us as we check it out.

Cape Town's spectacular Cycle Tour
South Africa's Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, the world's largest individually timed cycle race - and the first event outside Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union's Golden Bike Series - sees over 35 000 cyclists tackling a 109km route around Cape Town that is as spectacular as it is gruelling.

Tourist arrivals expected to top 10m
A record 10-million tourists are expected to pass through South Africa's ports of entry in 2010 - 500 000 more than the 9.5-million who visited the country in 2008 - says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

24-hour airports for 2010 World Cup
South Africa's major airports will run round-the-clock operations during the 2010 Fifa World Cup, with airport staff ready to assist international visitors in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

India's Jet Airways to fly to SA daily
India's Jet Airways has announced the introduction of daily direct flights between Johannesburg and Mumbai from 14 April, using a state-of-the-art Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the route.

Sports Africa

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Sigh of relief for Cheetahs

Keep the runs in check

Corrie to monitor IPL Proteas

 

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