South Africa – this is not what I expected, tourist view
Johannesburg – Portugal fan Pedro Pinto expected to see South Africa’s World Cup played amid fields of poverty. Instead, he was surprised by the country’s riches, and by its police seeking bribes. “This is not what I expected at all,” he said while strolling through Nelson Mandela Square, a plaza of pricey boutiques dominated by […]
English Football fans love Cape Town!
Thousands of English fans might still be venting their disappointment as their team notched up the second straight draw in the World Cup on Friday night – this time a goalless draw against Algeria in Cape Town – but most of them love the Mother City. “Cape Town and South Africa – phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal, […]
South Africa, Canadians perspective on World Cup & beyond
Maybe it was impetuous of me to hand that money over to the young woman in Soweto. Possibly it was imprudent to slip on the harness and ride the caged industrial elevator to the top of that mural-covered utility tower turned bungee venue. Certainly it was unsettling to stand on the ledge, wind whistling in […]
Cape Town set for massive World Cup party!
Cape Town – The Mother City is preparing for a party expected to draw over 60 000 people to celebrate the opening of the World Cup on Thursday, the City of Cape Town said. Roads in and around the city centre will close from 14:00 to midnight to make way for a FIFA World Cup […]
World Cup Transport Guide
The Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system operates throughout the city of Joburg Fans attending World Cup matches need to have a clear idea of how they are going to get to the stadium, and back. Find out all you need to know here. It’s important to note that no private cars will be allowed […]
Cape Town stadium, amazing video clips pre World Cup 2010
I recently received this video of Cape Town’s Green Point stadium from African Renaissance pictures. Great works guys! Cape Town looks amazing as usual…
Last minute Cape Town World Cup accommodation available now!
We still have a handful of accommodation available for the World Cup. Cape Town will be home to a number of group games, round of 16, as well as a quarter final, and semi final matchup, all being played at our recently completed Green Point stadium. Fortunately for those of you who haven’t booked yet, […]
2010 transport on track
Leading up to the kick-off of the 2010 World Cup, many critics have questioned whether South Africa will be able to handle the challenge of transporting millions of tourists during the months of June and July, given the lack of adequate transport infrastructure that remains as a legacy of apartheid. As a result, government has […]
Cape Town's in Motion! Song & Video of Cape Town
I received this video from Peter Greenwall. It is an anthem for Cape Town, in preperation for the World Cup, with a video which shows some nice images of Cape Town. Enjoy!
SA's most attractive wine spot in Cape Town
Good news for World Cup tourists heading to Cape Town: The historic Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has won the Tourism Attraction Category in the annual SA Tourism Welcome Awards. The awards are an initiative of South African Tourism, in association with the Tourism Grading Council and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. […]
Travel Guide to Cape Town, World Cup & beyond
There’s a new species of wildlife expected to descend in South Africa in their thousands this summer. And it’s set to make headline news. Yes, it’s the football fan. South Africa as a destination is pulling out all the stops before taking centre stage this June to host the 2010 World Cup. But don’t be […]
World Cup a "shot in the arm" for South Africa
Hosting the football World Cup is a “shot in the arm” for South Africa, as it still struggles to overcome deep-seated divisions, according to one of the country’s moral heavyweights, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. In an exclusive interview with the German Press Agency dpa in Cape Town on Wednesday, the 78-year-old Nobel peace laureate said […]
Last minute world cup accommodation in South Africa
So you are heading, or hoping to be heading to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup in a month’s time but you have no accommodation, keep reading for a few suggestions. For any major sporting event where tourists from around the globe will be making the journey to follow their teams, accommodation is an […]
World Cup South Africa, everything you need to know!
With the greatest sporting spectacle ever to be held on African soil a mere 43 days away, everyone’s gees levels should be on the steady upward curve. If not, well then something is quite clearly the matter with you and you should probably get it seen to (it may require lancing). For the rest of […]
Cape Town Airport transport upgrade
A new shuttle bus system from Cape Town International airport to the city centre, will be made available to travellers visiting the Mother City from May, a spokesperson said. “From 29 May 2010, a shuttle bus service will operate between the transport plaza in front of the new central terminal building, and the new civic […]
World Cup visitors to stay longer and spend more
Johannesburg – The number of World Cup visitors won’t match previous expectations, but those who are likely to visit the country will stay longer and spend more, advisory firm Grant Thornton said on Wednesday. “Indications are that overseas tourists will stay an average of 18 days, compared to the 14 days used in the original […]
World Cup will be safe, says German security expert
The security precautions taken by South Africa in the run-up to the football World Cup meet the highest standards, a security expert from Germany’s parliament said Tuesday. Frank Hofmann, Acting Chairman of Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs in Berlin, was speaking to the German Press Agency DPA after an information-gathering visit to South Africa. “We […]
53,000 world cup tickets sold in 8 hours
The first eight hours of the fifth and last sales phase saw a huge demand for 2010 FIFA World Cup Tickets. Over 53,000 tickets were sold within this period at the 600 FNB branches countrywide and the 11 ticketing centres in the host cities. At 16:00 SA time, tickets for a total of 23 matches […]
