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Here's what to expect when you get off the plane... in the
year 2010...
Well for one thing, get used to the Vuvuzelas; you're going to
be hearing a lot of them. Come to think of it, you might as well
get one for yourself. As the old saying goes...if you can't
beat em, you'd better join em.
What is a Vuvuzela anyway? Roughly translated it means noise
maker, which describes exactly what these elongated indigenous
trumpets do. Recognized as a popular symbol of our soccer crazed
culture, Nelson Mandela ordered hundreds of Vuvuzelas to be
taken to Zurich in support of South Africa's bid for the 2010
Soccer World Cup. So far, they seem to have worked like a charm.
Now that South Africa's got the ball, what are we going to do
with it?
For starters, President Thabo Mbeki plans on kicking around at
least 100 billion Rand in honour of the beautiful game. Thirteen
stadiums have been proposed, with venues located in key cities
around the country, five of which are in the process of being
built, another five are being renovated and a further three are
almost ready.
Making sure transport is up to scratch, 700 dedicated World Cup
buses are expected to operate between the venue cities. At least
250 coaches, dedicated to the World Cup, will offer
long-distance links between the venues. In addition, special
rail services are ready to transport fans to the thirteen
state-of-the-art stadiums across the country.
A quick profile of the three major host cities:
First stop! Jo'burg's Soccer City
Your first World Cup destination will in all likelihood be in
Johannesburg, where the opening match will be played. The city
of Johannesburg has already hosted several large sporting
events. The Rugby World Cup final, played at Ellis Park and the
final of the African Cup of Nations, which took place at Soccer
City. You can expect modern venues with all the trimmings. The
first matches will be played between both of these world-class
venues. The opening match at Soccer City, otherwise known as the
FNB Stadium, will mark the start of the tournament. The other
venue is the 94,000 seat Ellis Park Stadium, which is a mere 15
minute walking distance from the City Centre.
Here's a tip on where to accommodate yourself on World Cup
kick-off day: FIFA's headquarters are going to be based in
the suburb of Sandton, with games being played between the two
venues, Ellis Park and Soccer City. It might be a good idea to
find accommodation between the two stadiums, namely Sandton if
possible, this will ensure you have convenient access to the
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Which city hosts the next game?
Although nobody knows for sure at this stage, it's highly likely
that Cape Town's Newlands Stadium will be hosting the first and
second round matches of the World Cup. Cape Town or just the
beautiful city is no doubt a venue that has it all. The city
sports a vibrant array of beaches, mountains, wine estates and a
cosmopolitan atmosphere.
The Newlands Stadium has been around since the mid-1880s and has
hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Its security, parking and
administration capabilities have regularly proven worthy of many
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The Newlands area is central to the best pubs, sports bars and
restaurants in Cape Town. The stadium is literally just over the
tracks from a major brewery. Capetonians are known for their
festive spirit and the atmosphere is expected to be anything but
bland.
Finding a place to stay won't pose any problems. Most areas are
within 30 minutes of Newlands, including the airport. As
mentioned earlier, the stadium is next to the train tracks and
directly opposite the train station, so you can catch a train
from Cape Town Station to Newlands, which is only 8km away, in
less than 20 minutes. Plus you don't have to do the driving
after the festivities.
Durban is to host World Cup opening ceremony
Durban will be hosting the opening ceremony in 2010 and the
Kings Park Stadium, which has won critical acclaim from visiting
officials and the media, has been nominated as the location for
the semi-finals. The stadium stands less than a kilometre from
the Indian Ocean allowing matches to be played in the luxury of
warm Durban evenings.
Kings Park Stadium is roughly ten minutes drive from the main
hotels and the railway system is linked from the city centre to
outlying residential areas.
Although Durban has been mentioned as the favoured host for the
opening ceremony and match, Johannesburg has received the same
kind of attention. At this stage there is stiff competition
between host cities, which is a good thing as this will make
sure the best venue get picked.
Get ready for an African World Cup: Sun block, Passion,
Vuvuzela...
As kick-off time draws nearer and South Africa gets ready for a
global sporting festival of gigantic proportions, the blast of
the Vuvuzelas can almost be heard resounding through the air.
50,000 of them are now being sold every month.
South Africa is a country in transformation and we have come a
long way since the changes began. Preparations and renovations
are already underway, ensuring everything will be running
smoothly and ready come 2010. Now the only big question left to
answer is... will you be?
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