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18 February 2009
 
North West Premier, Edna Molewa, says the North West is ready to host the Confederations Cup that will be held in June this year. The Premier made this statement today ahead of the visit to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium (Rustenburg) by the FIFA inspection team which takes place tomorrow.
 
Molewa personally visited Royal Bafokeng Stadium last week to see for herself the progress registered with regard to the upgrading of the Stadium in line with FIFA requirements. "I am satisfied that as a province and Rustenburg, we are on course and ready to deliver on out pledge to stage the best soccer World Cup ever," said Molewa.
 
The stadium is currently being upgraded from a 39 000 seater to a 45 000 seater. The provincial government is confident that after the visit, the FIFA inspection team will declare that Rustenburg is ready to host both the Confederations Cup and the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
 
The provincial government recognizes that despite the progress registered thus far, more work still needs to be done.
 
For the Confederations Cup, Royal Bafokeng Stadium will host the following crucial games:
 
* 14 June 2009: New Zealand vs Spain
* 17 June 2009: South Africa vs New Zealand
* 21 June 2009: Egypt vs USA
 
The provincial government reiterates its call to the people of the North West to support the provincial effort to stage a successful tournament.
 
Enquiries:
Cornelius Tanana Monama
Spokesperson: North West Provincial Government
Tel: 018 387-3456
Cell: 082 578 4063

Issued by: North West Provincial Government
18 February 2009