Any lingering doubts about South Africa's ability to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup have surely been laid to rest with this week's 100-day countdown festivities.
And the most pleasing aspect of this important milestone was not the magnificent new...
Of primary importance to anyone about to venture into “new territory” is an element of “expectation”. Fifteen Fifa Local Organising Committee media volunteers in one room! What exactly do they “expect” to gain out of this experience?
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Seven months ago, Port Elizabeth's 2010 stadium managers, architects, construction workers and other role-players had their faces rubbed in the dirt.
The venue had initially been selected as the only new stadium chosen for this year's eight-natio...
Since local organising committee CEO Danny Jordaan first spearheaded South Africa’s campaign to host a World Cup, he has frequently repeated the refrain: “There is no contradiction between African and world class”.
And this country’s favo...
The public relations machinery responsible for selling the 2010 World Cup to the rest of the planet is finally grinding into gear.
It’s no secret that South Africa has taken a beating in terms of its international media coverage since it was aw...
SA Rugby Super 14 Franchise Participation Agreement 1 January 2006 - 31 May 2010What a day it has been today. A real eye opener on the professionalism of the Danny Jordaan LOC FIFA unit, compared to the amateur hour of SA Rugby's Mickey Mouse unit he...
