2010 FIFA World Cup

The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa.

The matches will be played as follows:

11 June - 25 June: group matches
26 June to 29 June: final 16
2 & 3 July: quarter finals
6 & 7 July: semi-finals
10 July: 3rd & 4th play-offs
11 July: finals

The official South African government website keeps fans up to date on the preparations for the event.

Events
Did you know?
Security issues
Health issues
Government statements and speeches on the 2010 FIFA Wold Cup

Events

Gear up for the 100 day countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ with National Fly the Flag day on 2 March 2010.

Football Fridays is a call to all South Africans to get behind the 2010 Fifa World Cup by wearing a football jersey to work on Fridays.

Did you know?

The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup^TM is one of the biggest infrastructure investment projects in South Africa. Government is using its investment in the World Cup to speed up growth and development in the country so that it leaves behind a proud legacy that will benefit generations of South Africans to come.

National government is contributing over R28 billion to World Cup-related projects. The major contributions are to:

stadiums and precinct development: R9 841 billion

transport: R11 728 billion

broadcast and telecommunications: R300 million

event operations: R684 million

safety and security: R1 305 million

ports of entry infrastructure: R3 500 million

immigration support: R630 million

communications, hosting, legacy and culture programmes: R504 million.

South Africa is ready and on track to meet the requirements of hosting the 2010 World Cup and already in June 2009 hosted the Confederations Cup, which is the most important soccer tournament prior to the 2010 World Cup.

Security issues

Government will roll out a plan that will ensure that we host the first FIFA World Cup on African soil with efficiency and flair.

The South African Police Force (SAPF) is spending R640 million on the deployment of 41 000 officers specifically for the event. This includes 31 000 permanent members and 10 000 police reservists.
There will be a total of 54 dedicated courts spread across the country to expeditiously deal with criminal matters that relate to the tournament.
The introduction of Advance Passenger Processing in partnership with the airlines and the deployment of Immigration Liaison Officers at key international airports will ensure ease of access in and out of the country. (Source: J Radebe: Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster Programme of Action briefing, 13 November 2009)

Health issues

The Department of Health has detailed plans for vaccinations against possible disease outbreaks.

Government statements and speeches on the 2010 FIFA Wold Cup

2010

K Motlanthe: Gala dinner marking 100 days to 2010 FIFA World Cup, 1 March
M van Schalkwyk on 2010 FIFA World Cup legacy, 23 February
N Mbatha-Mthimkhulu: Statement following State of the Province Address, 23 February
Sport and Recreation South Africa on 2010 FIFA World Cup regulations, 23 February
Eastern Cape Transport on 2010 FIFA World Cup public transport, 23 February
Gauteng calls on 2010 FIFA World cup volunteers, 16 February
Eastern Cape Roads and Transport on 2010 FIFA World Cup Coach Refurbishment programme, 12 February
Health on readiness for 2010 FIFA World Cup, 10 February
H Jenkins: Kimberley as base camp for 2010 FIFA World Cup, 9 February
M Sefularo: Health workshop on 2010 FIFA World Cup readiness, 8 February
K Motlanthe on outcomes of 2010 Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting, 5 February
S Ndebele on transport command and call centre for 2010 World Cup, 4 February
Justice and Constitutional Development on 2010 FIFA World Cup Administration of Justice Blue Print, 3 February

2009

J Mahlangu on 2010 FIFA World Cup, 17 December
M van Schalkwyk: Transcript following briefing on 2010 accommodation, 8 December
M van Schalkwyk on accommodation for 2010, 8 December
N Dlamini Zuma: Media briefing on 2010 World Cup and Home Affairs service delivery, 8 December
Gauteng Health and Social Development on health facilities for 2010 FIFA World Cup, 7 December
Police Service on 2010 FIFA Word Cup teams security, 7 December
S Ndebele on 2010 World Cup transport, 25 November
K Motlanthe: Transcript of briefing on 2010 FIFA World Cup Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting, 20 November
G Barry: Closing remarks at 2010 Summit, 6 November
G Barry: 2010 summit, 5 November
K Motlanthe: Football Friday activation, 30 October
S Ndebele: Barometer South Africa presentation on 2010 transport plans, 10 September
K Motlanthe: Reply to questions in the National Assembly on 2010 World Cup Soccer tournament, 19 August
S Ndebele: 2010 National Communication Partnership conference, 17 August
M van Schalkwyk unveils Lucas Radebe as 2010 ambassador, 14 August
M Sefularo: 2010 FIFA World Cup medical preparations progress, 30 July
M van Schalkwyk on 2010 FIFA World Cup, 15 July
R Carlisle on taxi industry customer service and 2010, 3 July
Government on 2010 Mass Mobilisation programme, 27 January
Sport and Recreation South Africa on 500 Days to 2010 FIFA World Cup, 26 January
S Shiceka: 2010 Fifa World Cup host city posters launch, 26 January
Gauteng on 2010 preparations, 26 January
S Ndebele on 500 days to 2010 Fifa World Cup, 23 January

2008

Gauteng on post 2010 event strategy study, 10 December
Eastern Cape on hosting of FIFA 2010 World Cup, 25 November
Eastern Cape on readiness for 2010 FIFA World Cup, 25 November
Environmental Affairs and Tourism on accommodation for 2010 FIFA World Cup, 21 November
Provincial and Local Government on 2010 World Cup readiness, 17 November
M van Schalkwyk on 2010 accommodation requirements, 4 November
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa: Government preparations, October [PDF]
C Chabane: 2010 Business Opportunity Seminar, 28 October
K Motlanthe appoints 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) members, 13 October
Government on 2010 FIFA World Cup Beijing briefing, 22 August
Government statement on 2010 Fifa World Cup preparations, 13 August
Transcript of 2010 World Cup briefing, 13 August
Background information on government preparations, 13 August

2010 FIFA World Cup mascot "Zakumi"
Zakumi

For more information contact:
Tyrone Seale
Tel: 012 366 1900
E-mail: tyrone@gcis.gov.za

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