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  • 2010 stadium creates thousands of jobs

    2010 stadium creates thousands of jobs

    Wednesday 7 January 2009
    Green Point stadium is not just a semi-final venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, it is providing so much more to the city of Cape Town than many people realise.
  • Mahlalela's passing a huge shock - Jordaan

    Mahlalela's passing a huge shock - Jordaan

    Tuesday 6 January 2009
    It was with great sadness that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Organising Committee South Africa (OC) learnt of the passing away of veteran football administrator Reuben Mahlalela.

Official Mascot

Official Mascot

So what can we say about him? One thing is for sure, Zakumi will be first on the dancefloor and last off it at the biggest party in the world - the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. He wants to dance and entertain as many people as he can.

LOC

Welcome by Irvin Khoza, the chairman of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM Local Organising Committee.

Public Viewing

South Africa to host a world party
To ensure that the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be another unforgettable, massive football festival for all South Africans, the broadcast for non-commercial public viewings across the host country will be made free of charge.

    The First Step

      How the Bid was won

      South Africa came very close to earning the right to host the 2006 FIFA World CupTM. In the end, Germany pipped them to it by 12 votes to 11 and went on to host a wonderful tournament, leaving the South Africans deflated, but nonetheless accepting the agonising defeat with grace.

      Media Releases

      • Mahlalela's passing a huge shock - Jordaan

        Mahlalela's passing a huge shock - Jordaan

        Tuesday 6 January 2009
        It was with great sadness that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Organising Committee South Africa (OC) learnt of the passing away of veteran football administrator Reuben Mahlalela.

      Media Channel

      The FIFA Media Channel is a media-only password protected service with specific content tailored to support journalists, photographers and other media professionals. Please note that all journalists must register to get accreditation for FIFA events.

      Tickets

      Ticket categories and prices
      The ticketing proposal was elaborated jointly by FIFA and the South African LOC. The prices reflect FIFA's positioning of the FIFA World Cup™ as a premium international sporting event, yet also take account of the South African market.

        Emblems and Posters

        Official Emblem
        The 2010 identity is unique, vibrant and dynamic, graphically encapsulating the African continent while more intimately dipping into South Africa's rich and colourful heritage for inspiration.

        FIFA Committee

        The Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup shall organise the FIFA World Cup in compliance with the provisions of the regulations applicable to this competition, the List of Requirements and the Organising Association Agreement.

        Calendar

        • 14-28 June 2009
          FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 (South Africa)
        • 04-05 December 2009
          Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ (South Africa)
        • 11 June - 11 July 2010
          2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ (South Africa)

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