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Rene is a registered guide in Cape Town and the surrounding areas i.e. West Coast, Winelands, Overberg, Route 62 & Garden Route.I have lived in Cape Town all my life and know all the secrets of this vibrant city.  Andrew has travel the world &...

 

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May 12, 2008
Local News

2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup here we come!!

With only 759 day and counting to the kick off of the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup in South Africa. There are several stadiums being built and renovated across South Africa.

The games will be played in 9 different cities across the country with each having its own character and attractions.

Cape Town's main Stadium is the Green Point Stadium and once completed it will have seating capacity of 70 000. It's situated at the base of the world renown Table Mountain.

Durban's Golden Mile has a variety of attractions such as restaurants, promenades and white sandy beaches. The new Durban Stadium will be able to seat 70 000 people.

Then next is the line of Cities in the Financial Capital of South Africa, Johannesburg. Ellis Park Stadium is in the centre of this bustling city that is also known as the place of gold. The refurbished stadium can seat 61 000 fans.

Manguang more commonly known as Bloemfontein with vast open spaces and a city thats open and friendly. The Free State Stadium is currently undergoing going a makeover and when completed it will be able to seat 48 000 Soccer Fans.

Nelson Mandela Bay also known as Port Elizabeth ,a friendly city and home to some immaculate beaches. When the construction is completed it will have the capacity to seat 48 000 soccer fans.

Nelspruit is home to some of South Africa's amazing forests, waterfalls and is like a little Garden Of Eden. On Completion Mbombela Stadium will seat 46 000 fans.

Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium 5km from the city centre and seating 45 000 people.

In the heart of the bush is the city of Rustenberg 25 minutes from Sun City. Its Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace will be able to hold 42 000 soccer fans.

Then finally the city of Tshwane formerly known as Pretoria is home to Loftus Veld the most established stadium in South Africa, it was built in 1906 and is rich in history.

There's a host of smaller stadiums that are being built or refurbished for training grounds and smaller practice games.

All South Africans are working to making 2010 Soccer World Cup a truly African experience!!

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