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Royal Bafokeng 2010 World Cup Stadium: Continuing the Bafokeng Legacy
Located in Rustenburg, the Royal Bafokeng stadium was opened in 1999 and was entirely funded by the Royal Bafokeng community. Over a decade ago, the Bafokeng won a legal battle that entitled them to 20% of the platinum mined on their land. This is the namesake of Rustenburg’s well-known stadium. The sport’s facility will undergo only [...]
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Mbombela 2010 World Cup Stadium: Nelspruit’s Gateway to the Lowveld
4. September 2009
Of the ten world-class sporting venues for the Fifa world cup, Mbombela stadium is one of the five sporting precincts to be built from scratch. The R1.3 billion stadium will comfortably seat 46 000 football fans under a cantilever roof. Mbombela has been built as a multipurpose facility, capable of hosting diversified sporting activities and [...]
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Bloemfontein’s Free State Stadium Adds a Modern Edge to the Traditional Landscape
7. August 2009
Previously known as Vodacom Park following a lengthy sponsorship deal, the City of Roses’ Free State Stadium is set to undergo a major revamp as June 2010 approaches. The transformation will allow the stadium to hold up to 45 000 spectators, as the significant upgrade takes shape. As one of the country’s 10 World Cup [...]
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Peter Mokaba 2010 World Cup Stadium: Inspired by Polokwane’s Boabab Tree
4. August 2009
Peter Mokaba stadium is one of the brand new stadiums that will be debuted at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Situated 5 kilometers from Polokwane city center, the capital of Limpopo, this world-class stadium seats 45 000 football fans. It also boasts 1657 media seats, 5000 VIP seats, two lounges, as well as parking for [...]
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Nelson Mandela Bay 2010 World Cup Stadium: Illuminating Port Elizabeth’s Sky
29. June 2009
The R2.1 billion investment toward the development of Nelson Mandela Bay stadium has ensured that Port Elizabeth is ready to embrace its role as a one of the South African cities to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Situated in an idyllic coastal position, the new Nelson Mandela Bay stadium has a three tier [...]
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2010 World Cup Moses Mabhida Stadium: Durban’s Latest Sporting Attraction
29. June 2009
The most exciting construction event to hit Durban since the establishment of uShaka Marine World in 2003, the Moses Mabhida Stadium is set to be the most visually striking of the nine stadiums that are currently being built ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Furthering the urban regeneration plans that have been underway in [...]
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SA Government Goes Head to Head With Taxi Bosses Over World Cup 2010 BRT Plans
1. June 2009
As it stands, the government’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) transport plans for the World Cup 2010 are under scrutiny given the backlog in terms of planning. Initially, an enormous recapitalization program was envisioned where larger, safer buses would replace the old minibus taxis by the time the world flocked to South Africa’s shores in mid-2010. Cape [...]
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How Will South Africa Benefit From The World Cup 2010?
1. June 2009
South Africa has been cast onto the global stage for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but will the country be able to pull it off? The lasting benefit of hosting the prestigious sporting event depends on South Africa’s ability to inspire confidence in tourists and global spectators alike. The FIFA World Cup is a sporting [...]
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Ellis Park 2010 World Cup Stadium: In The Heart of Joburg
17. April 2009
Ellis Park Stadium, recently renamed Coca Cola Park, is situated in the heart of Johannesburg. It is well-known for hosting the 1995 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa. This first rate stadium is now set to host five first-round matches, one second-round match and a quarter-final match in the 2010 Football [...]
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FNB Soccer City 2010 World Cup Stadium: Johannesburg’s Pride
17. April 2009
The FNB stadium, also known as Soccer City, has been chosen as the venue for the celebrated opening ceremony, opening match and final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The stadium was built in 1987 and is impressive in stature; it has the third largest capacity in Africa and has been home to some [...]
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4. September 2009
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