The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa and the South African government are satisfied that all preparations for the tournament are on track to deliver on the country’s promise to host the best FIFA World Cup ever.
2010 FIFA World Cup presents a golden opportunity to showcase Africa to the world, to illustrate that the African Renaissance is upon us and Africa’s time has come. The South African government is totally committed to host a tournament that will astound billions around the world.
OC Chief Executive Danny Jordaan confirmed, “We are running within time and within budget and we are confident that the event will be a success. There is a shared vision and commitment by all South Africans that this World Cup must work”.
“As a collective, we have to say to the world that we are confident of our abilities to host a successful World Cup. We are calling on South Africans in their thousands to support their host cities’ events and to fly the flag for their country. After all, this is your World Cup!”
South Africa has become a massive construction site as stadiums are nearing completion, road and rail infrastructure is being developed, airports upgraded and cities renewed. These developments are enforced by the need for the government to accelerate service delivery and to create world-class infrastructure not only for the many visitors expected in 2010, but also for the long-term benefit of all South Africans.
Hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup is the biggest single project undertaken by the government since independence and their commitment is clearly illustrated in their allocation of R9 billion for transport and supporting infrastructure and a further R8,4 billion for stadiums construction and upgrades.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is also about building the country in ways that go beyond merely improving infrastructure. To this end, the government’s 2010-related activities also include sports development, volunteer training, youth training and arts and culture activities to assist South Africans to be excellent 2010 hosts. Africa’s time has come! Africa is ready!
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