World Event Helps South Africa's Economy

The 2010 World Cup is bringing jobs to South Africa, that’s for sure. Because South Africa is hosting the biggest sporting event on the globe, the country is benefiting from the construction of new stadiums, hotels and other structures, jobs are being created specifically for the tournament, and massive amounts of tourists will visit the country next year, bringing in revenue the likes of which South Africa has probably never seen.

This means great news for South Africa’s abysmal economy. During the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, the economy was boosted statewide in preparation for the games. Likewise, the 2008 Olympics in China created vast structures, such as the Water Cube, provided countless jobs for Chinese citizens, and, perhaps most importantly, offered the world a more positive view of the communist country.

Rail System and Infrastructure Improvements

Cities that have previously hosted global events are still benefiting from the prestige and recognition attained from being on the world stage. Although there have been concerns in the past year as to whether or not South Africa’s infrastructure could handle such a giant event, the nation’s tourism chiefs say Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium, the biggest stadium in the country after completion, is almost done and roads and transportation systems are being improved.

According to a TradeInvest South Africa report, it is estimated the World Cup will bring in over 20 billion additional rands (one U.S. dollar is roughly 8.5 rands today) and create over 100,000 jobs. The country is also building a sophisticated rapid rail system called the Gautrain that will run from Pretoria to Johannesburg to Tahmbo International Airport, with stops in between. On the official website for the system, the main objective listed is “enhancing and supporting economic growth in the Gauteng Province and generating employment.”

Tourism Boost in South Africa

Ten stadiums in nine cities will host World Cup matches. The elite teams in the world will play for the most prized trophy in all of sports, and with the teams come the fans. Thousands and thousands will come to watch, and South Africa is busy building stadiums, hotels, restaurants, and all they can to accommodate the masses.

As the country with the highest percentage of AIDS infected citizens in the world, there is some concern for the welfare of tourists. But these concerns can be turned into AIDS education and can offer solutions to help South Africa contain the deadly virus.

South Africa’s Diski Dance

Now, South Africa is hoping to not only impact the economy, but to leave their footprint on pop culture as well. The Times, a South African news agency, reports that the country’s tourism office is promoting a new dance called the “diski” and hopes it becomes the next Macarena, in a good way.

2010 World Cup Can Save AfricaThe country will run television ads featuring the diski, with ads also running around the world on such esteemed networks as CNN and BBC. Officials are hoping the dance becomes a craze and will be performed during next year’s World Cup.

South Africa has large shoes to fill after the success of the 2006 World Cup in Germany. If all goes well, South Africa can help convince FIFA and the world that the World Cup, and other events, can and should happen in Africa.

Most questioned the choice of South Africa as the host of the most watched and loved sporting event in the world, but the choice sends a message: Africa is no longer the forgotten continent. A great 2010 World Cup can open doors for all of Africa, bringing much needed infrastructure, tourism, and money to a continent that needs it more than any other.

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by : Katy Burtner

South Africa World Cup 2010 - Stadium Guide

SOUTH AFRICA has constructed some of the finest stadiums in the world ahead of this year's tournament.

Here we give each of the venues a quick once-over.

Green Point Stadium

City: Cape Town
Capacity: 70,000
The Lowdown: One of two semi-final venues, construction only finished on this multi-purpose venue at the end of 2009. The stadium's exterior is protected by noise-reducing cladding due to its location in a highly popular area of Cape Town.

Local knowledge: Cape Town is a multicultural city located on the shore of Table Bay with South Africa's second highest population.

Key Match: Semi-finals, 6th July

Ellis Park

City: Johannesburg
Capacity: 62,000
The Lowdown: Home to Orlando Pirates FC, one of South Africa's most popular clubs, Ellis Park also hosted the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. It was also the scene of triumphant celebrations after the South African rugby team overcame New Zealand to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup trophy. A new tier on the north stand has increased the seating capacity by 9%.

Local knowledge: - Johannesburg is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, this wealthy city is famous for its gold and diamond trade, often referred to locally as Jozi, Joburg or Egoli (meaning place of Gold).

Key Match: Quarter-finals, 3rd July

Free State Stadium

City: Mangaung/Bloemfontein
Capacity: 48,000.

The Lowdown: The Free State Stadium hosted the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final between Spain and USA in which the States secured an unlikely victory. Another stadium which should look the part due to a recent refurbishment, the area is home to some of the country's most passionate fans with local club Bloemfontein Celtic FC enjoying a recent resurgence.

Local knowledge: Mangaung/Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province and judicial capital of South Africa. Mangaung is a Sesotha name meaning "place of cheetahs" but Bloemfontein is perhaps more aptly known as "the city of roses" as it hosts an annual flower festival.

Key match: France Vs South Africa - 22nd June

Mbombela Stadium

City: Nelspruit.
Capacity: 46,000.
The Lowdown: This newly built stadium is the first major football venue in the city of Nelspruit and is surrounded by game parks full of wildlife. Translated literally the name of the stadium means 'many people together in a small space' and Mbombela is also the name of the local municipality which incorporates the city.

Local knowledge: Nelspruit is based in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River in the north eastern part of South Africa.

Key match: Italy vs New Zealand, 23rd June

Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace

City: Rustenburg.
Capacity: 42,000

The Lowdown: This stadium takes its name from the local Bafokeng people. Although Rustenberg does not have its own team, the stadium has been host to many Premier Soccer League matches. The England team will be using the stadium as their base camp for the tournament.

Local knowledge: Any England supporters may want to remember their sun tan cream as Rustenburg enjoys a sub-tropical climate with maximum temperatures around 16°C during winter and 31°C during summer.

Key match: England vs USA, 12th June

Moses Mabhida Stadium

City: Durban.
Capacity: 70,000

The Lowdown: Another newly-built stadium which will also host one of the semi-finals, it features a grand arch which is said to represent unity. Visitors can take a cable car to the very top of the arch which offers panoramic views of Durban's shoreline.

Local Knowledge: Durban is the busiest port in Africa and is a popular tourist destination due to its 'Golden Mile' of beaches and subtropical climate.

Key match: Semi-final, 7th July

Soccer City Stadium

City: Johannesburg.
Capacity: 94,700.

The Lowdown: Regarded by many as South Africa's "heart of football", Soccer city was the country's first international football stadium and Nelson Mandela held his first mass rally after his release from prison there in 1990. Designed to resemble the traditional African pot known as the 'calabash', the recent addition of floodlighting means the stadium looks stunning after dark.

Local knowledge: The stadium is only a short distance from the predominantly black area of Johannesburg Soweto where about 40 per cent of the city's population live.

Key Match: Final, 11th June

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

City: Port Elizabeth.
Capacity: 48,000

The Lowdown: This new stadium overlooks the scenic North End Lake and is architecturally unique due to its striking roof structure. It hosted the Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs which drew massive crowds.

Local knowledge: Known colloquially as 'the friendly city', Port Elizabeth was founded in 1820 to house British settlers.

Key match: Third place play-off, 10th July

Peter Mokaba Stadium
City: Polokwane.
Capacity: 46,000

The Lowdown: Named after one of the most prominent leaders in the fight against apartheid, this stadium was inspired by the Baobab Tree which is found locally.

Local Knowledge: Formerly called Pietersburg, Polokwane means 'place of safety'. The area has a landscape of grassland interspersed with rocky granite hills known locally as 'koppies'.

Key match: Greece vs Argentina, 22nd June

Loftus Versfeld Stadium

City: Tshwane/Pretoria.
Capacity: 50,000

The Lowdown: One of the oldest stadiums in the country, Loftus Versfeld Stadium is home to the Blue Bulls, one of the country's top rugby teams. South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.

Local knowledge: Tshwane/Pretoria is located between rocky ridges in the north eastern part of the country.

Key match: Chile vs Spain, 25th June

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by : Milo McLaughlin

What makes the sound of vuvuzelas so annoying?

How do vuvuzelas make their sound?

The vuvuzela is like a straightened trumpet and is played by blowing a raspberry into the mouthpiece. The player's lips open and close about 235 times a second, sending puffs of air down the tube, which excite resonance of the air in the conical bore. A single vuvuzela played by a decent trumpeter is reminiscent of a hunting horn – but the sound is less pleasing when played by the average football fan, as the note is imperfect and fluctuates in frequency. It sounds more like an elephant trumpeting. This happens because the player does not keep the airflow and motion of the lips consistent.

But that din sounds nothing like a trumpet or an elephant.

When hundreds of the vuvuzelas are played together, you get the distinctive droning sound. People in the crowd are blowing the instrument at different times and with slightly varying frequencies. The sound waxes and wanes. The overall effect is rather like the sound of a swarm of insects.

Why are they so loud?

The loudness can be explained by the bore shape, which is roughly conical, and flares. As well as creating sound at a frequency of 235 hertz, the instrument generates harmonics – sound at multiples of the fundamental frequency. We have measured strong harmonics at 470, 700, 940, 1171, 1400 and 1630 hertz.

A flared instrument has louder higher-frequency harmonics than a cylindrical one. The flared instrument is perceived as louder because the higher harmonics are at frequencies where our hearing is most sensitive. This is partly why the conical saxophone sounds louder than the cylindrical clarinet.

Since it produces 116 decibels at 1 metre, prolonged exposure to the vuvuzela poses a risk to hearing, according to a study by the Department of Communication Pathology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Listen to just one instrument for 7 to 22 seconds and you exceed typical permitted levels for noise at work. A whole crowd produces even higher levels, and measurements at a training match have shown temporary hearing loss among spectators.

Is it annoying because it is loud?

Experiments on other noise sources show that louder sounds are more annoying. Our hearing is an early-warning system: we listen out for sudden changes in the sounds around us which might indicate threats, and ignore benign, persistent noise. When noise becomes as loud as a vuvuzela, however, it becomes impossible to habituate to the sound.

What else about the sound makes it annoying?

The droning quality makes it more annoying – the fact it has a distinct pitch or note. Investigations into many noise annoyance problems have demonstrated this. Indeed some noise standards and regulations have corrections to allow for the additional annoyance from such sound. Droning sounds are harder to ignore and more alerting than broadband noise such as the hiss of a badly tuned radio. This might be because tones can carry useful information in the vowel sounds of speech. But it might also relate to threat detection – because predator sounds like a lion's roar has tonal components – but I'm speculating.

What can be done to make it less annoying, especially on TV and the radio?

Broadcasters have to balance how much crowd sound to use compared to the commentators' voices. If they make the crowd too quiet then the game lacks atmosphere, so they can't turn it off altogether. If you are watching the match on a computer, you could try this, from the Centre for Digital Music at Queen Mary University of London. Otherwise, you might just have to try and accept the sound as being part of the background. Lack of control over a noise source has been shown to increase its perceived annoyance. So your best bet might be to crack open another beer and try your best to enjoy the atmosphere.

Articles Source : http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19041-what-makes-the-sound-of-vuvuzelas-so-annoying.html

by : Trevor Cox

Cesc Fabregas tips United States to get to semi-finals

Arsenal midfielder and bit part Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas is tipping theUnited States to get to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

"The best moment for me at the World Cup so far was that nail biting end when the USA scored in the last minute against Algeria. It was an incredible finale and was the most memorable one for me.

"Everybody is talking about it. That was a great moment and they are a great team. We found that out when they beat us in the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup last year.

"So I wasn't surprised at all they finished top of the group. They are fit and strong and dangerous on the counter-attack. They have spirit too - they came from two goals down against Slovenia to get a draw and scored in injury time against Algeria to go through. The USA never give up. That's why I believe they can go much further because they fight to the end and work so hard.

"They are in a good side of the draw now - they have Ghana next, then maybe Uruguay in the quarter-finals. So I can see them reaching the semi-finals and then who knows what might happen."

Group C was an important group and because the United States won it, they do stand a very good chance of progressing in the tournament and we will certainly be keeping an eye on them.

Articles Source : http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.com/world-cup-group-c/usa/cesc-fabregas-tips-united-states-to-get-to-semi-finals/

Brazil and Portugal through, Ivory Coast out despite fight

This isn't really a surprise to anyone - or it shouldn't. It was going to take Portugal losing by a few today and Ivory Coast winning by a few today for it to end up any different than it has and we think these games played out exactly how they were always going too.

After twenty minutes however, I thought for a moment it might happen. Ivory Coast were 2-0 up and looking like they wee going to score every ten minutes, but as the nest ten minutes went by ang then the next - it became clear it wasn't going to happen.

But they gave it a go and it was nice to see but the focus for us today was on Brazil and Portugal - hoping we see something from Brazil that would make us think they could win the World Cup and I'm afraid we didn't see it.

Yes, they are Brazil, but they are not eh Brazil we hoped to see in South Africa and while Kaka and Robinho both sat this one out - for different reasons - they haven't really looked that good with them.

We might be wrong - but so far in this tournament, Argentina look like the closest to World Cup winners - certainly not Brazil.

Final Group G Table

Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
Brazil	3	2	1	0	3	7
Portugal	3	1	2	0	7	5
Ivory Coast	3	1	1	1	1	4
Korea DPR	3	0	0	3	-11	0

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Top Way to Keep Memorable Moments of World Cup 2010

This World Cup is certainly heated up after the boring start, but the results followed are quite unexpected. Who would have thought promising teams like Germany, France, Spain and England would all in trouble. Now, the four-time champion Italy was surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by New Zealand!

What's wrong with this World Cup? Some people even start to believe that there's something wrong with the new Adidas ball! But, anyway, World Cup isn't just about who lifts the trophy at the end. It's also about the incredible moments that are shared by a global audience. So, put aside your confusion and fury, and capture memorable moments with your eyes and cameras . You may well capture the great moment and keep it to eternity. Apart from matches, there're abundant figures and scenes for you to capture during the World Cup period. Crazy soccer fans, distinctive dresses, colorful paint, and zealous cheers all deserve your record. But after you bring home those precious moments, how will you deal with them? To "hide" them all in computer is of course inconvenient for recollection. However, it's too expensive to print them all, and too hard to choose the best ones. Then, a digital photo frame will be the best solution. It can provide with photo slideshow or static image display with background music. It can relive the events of World Cup past in a way of story telling! And you never need to worry about these photos will be faded or damaged. It takes four years for the final coming of World Cup, there's no reason for us to miss this transforming event.

So, take your World Cup moments home, and keep them to eternity with digital photo frames . aigo is a famous electronic brand in China, and because of the ally with Yingli, a sponsor to the FIFA World Cup 2010, it soon becomes well-known around the world. aigo is my favourite electronic brand, also the best brand I love. It was last year that I knew aigo at my birthday party: a Chinese friend sent me an aigo digital camera as a gift. I still remember how happy I was to receive this special present. Since then, I have focused on the business movement of aigo all the time, and I have taken several digital products from aigo home, such as aigo MP4, aigo battery, and so on. aigo is really a powerful enterprise. It's known as the NO.1 Chinese consuming electronic brand, specializing in various kinds of advanced digital products. It was found in Beijing, China in 1993. With the belief of "Freedom in Technology, Freedom in Life", aigo have been popular in China since long time ago. "Aigo is a young brand, a little like Sony in the past", said Feng Jun, the CEO of aigo, "We want to become the Samsung of China, the Sony of China." It was a dream once, but now, I think this dream is on the way to achieve. With the beginning of World Cup 2010 in South Africa, aigo is one of the heated words all over the world. People have paid their attention to the clean energy and solar power advocated by aigo. While the green energy becomes a culture in the world, aigo is raising his international reputation. As I'm a fan of aigo, I am so happy to realize that aigo is more and more popular, not only in his native, but also in other countries. It means that I don't have to buy the new arrivals from the faraway China, but just in our own country. For example, is the first agent of aigo in America as far as I know. All in all, I hope that aigo should develop to be better and to be more powerful in the world!

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by : Jion Smith

French football team back home with scandal, secret

Players of France walk out of the court after losing the Group A match against South Africa at the 2010 World Cup football match in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. France lost the match 1-2

French national football team returning from South Africa World Cup was welcomed by big front-page headline of "State Affair."

Though firmly besieged the airport, no media managed to grasp any image of their arrival nor throughout striker Thierry Henry's meeting with the President Nicolas Sarkozy because of top security.

At the request of Henry, Sarkozy received him at Elysee Palace to discuss the debacle. Media reported Henry had left after one hour meeting most secretly, escaping from over a hundred journalists waiting outside. The discussion between the two men was totally private and no contents have been released so far.

The internet edition of French newspaper France-Soir put the secret meeting as the headline, describing Thierry Henry as "the Ghost of Elysee." Le Point reported that the entourage of Sarkozy didn't make any comment either.

The 22-player team, together with notorious coach Raymond Domenech and the President of the French football Federation (FFF) Jean-Pierre Escalettes finally arrived in Paris around Thursday noon.

Striker Franck Ribery set off to Munich in a private jet as soon as he landed the French soil. Left winger Florent Malouda, who marked the only goal in the first round matches, arrived in UK and claimed to be "on holiday," and refused to comment on the scandal or his team members when walking out of the London airport.

According to the president's press officials, Sarkozy had ordered the ministers to ensure no financial rewards would be given to the football team, and all people concerned and responsible must learn the lessons.

During the first round of group matches, the French team resulted in two defeats to Mexico and South Africa respectively, a draw with Uruguay on the opening day of June 14.

Nevertheless, Malouda managed to mark the only single goal in the last match with South Africa.

However, in between the depressing score had been serious internal rifts. Striker Nicolas Anelka sent home after insulting the coach, players' refusal of a public official training, all accumulated a total disgrace for the French nationals.

Domenech announced his departure at the end of the match, giving his best wishes to his successor and the future team. But his refusal to shake hands with the Brazilian coach of South Africa Carlos Alberto Parreira in front of all media cameras, plus refusing twice to explain this when questioned by journalists at the press conference afterwards, had also outraged the French.

His successor Laurent Blanc was among the heroes of the 1998 national team when France won the World Cup. Media urge him to move on quickly as the next match for the national team is scheduled on September 3rd with Belarus for the peliminary session of Euro 2012.

Left wing socialist Francois Holland commented on June 22 that the team had set a very bad example to everybody in this World Cup's performance, saying they had done all that should not have been done.

Ex-national team member and commentator Emmanuel Petit also said the whole team and management had not learnt any lesson after Euro 2008, they had made no improvements and the results today were not untraceable.

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by : rowen

The Top 10 Young Players To Watch Out For At World Cup 2010

Fabio Capello and Dunga could well regret the omissions of Theo Walcott and Neymar respectively following the World Cup if their squads fail to show the necessary sparkle and invention in South Africa.

Below are 101greatgoals’ tips for the 10 young players likely to make a name for themselves at the 2010 World Cup.

The criteria for inclusion are that the starlet must be 23 or under and not already a world star, hence the
exclusion of Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas and Nani.

There are also some honourable mentions at the bottom of the piece but feel free to add your tips in the comments.

Simply click on the name for video evidence.

Mesut Oezil (Germany, 21) It is no exaggeration to say that the Werder Bremen playmaker has the ability to be as good as the very best, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Oezil has it all and was a major factor behind Germany’s Under-21 European Championship win last summer. Having contributed an incredible 19 assists in the Bundesliga last season, Oezil is the key attacking player in Jogi Loew’s team and he is unlikely to disappoint.

Pedro (Spain, 22) After scoring 20 goals for Barcelona last season and establishing a new record of netting in six different competitions, Pedro could be a key player off the bench for Spain in South Africa. Unlikely to start for Vicente Del Bosque’s side, Pedro has the natural flair and goalscoring ability to make an impact against tired opponents. Established himself in Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering Barcelona side and has the momentum needed to be a
key man for the European champions.

Aaron Lennon (England, 23) The Spurs flyer missed almost the whole of the second half of the season, which should leave him fresh for the World Cup. Theo Walcott’s omission means Lennon is now certain to start England’s group games and if he showcases his blistering pace, he should set up plenty of goals for Rooney, Crouch and company. Has
often been criticised for failing to score goals and his wayward crossing, but this was evidently improved in the first half of 2009-10.

Alexis Sanchez (Chile, 21) Nicknamed “Wonderboy” as well as the “Chilean Lionel Messi”, Sanchez is the creative fulcrum in a Chile side that could well surprise in South Africa. He has impressed for Udinese over the past two seasons after moving from River Plate and averages close to a goal every other game for the national team.

Pablo Barrera (Mexico, 22) The Pumas UNAM Mexico winger can play on either flank and is exceptionally quick.

Unlikely to be an automatic starter in Javier Aguirre’s first team, Barrera is set to be an impact substitute and has impressed in the recent warm-up games.

Nicolas Lodeiro (Uruguay, 20) The Uruguay front line of Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez have been tipped to bang in the goals, but it is Lodeiro who will provide the ammunition for the celebrated front pair. Has had a slow start to life in European football with Ajax since a January move, but was a sensation in his home country and was predictably nicknamed “The Uruguayan Messi".

Sergio Romero (Argentina, 23) Diego Maradona’s undisputed number one going into the World Cup will be looking to show the form that saw him play a key part in AZ Alkmaar’s Eredivisie title win in 2008-09. Crucially the 6ft 3in custodian is adept at saving penalties, which could lift him to hero status in the latter stages of the tournament.

Keisuke Honda (Japan, 23) In true Japanese tradition, their bright young hope is a cultured midfield schemer. Honda rose to prominence in Holland with VVV Venlo and then impressed for CSKA Moscow in the Champions League. Has an excellent shot from distance and is also a fine set-piece taker.

Marek Hamsik (Slovakia, 22) Probably Slovakia’s most important player, Hamsik has been incredible for Napoli in recent seasons and will likely get on the scoresheet in South Africa. He chipped in with 12 Serie A goals last season and 10 the year before, and coming from deep he can cause havoc.

Gervinho (Ivory Coast, 23) The “Brazilian Elephant” was one of the best strikers in France last season, impressing for Lille alongside another starlet in Eden Hazard who won’t be in South Africa. Gervinho has all the qualities to frighten even top quality defences like Brazil and Portugal, but like many of the players on this list, he could be used as an impact player if Didier Drogba or Aruna Dindane fail to score.

Honourable mentions: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cesc Fabregas (Spain), Nani (Portugal), Simon Kjaer (Denmark), Jesus Navas (Spain), Alexandre Song (Cameroon), Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina), Angel Di Maria (Argentina), Luis Suarez (Uruguay), Christian Eriksen (Denmark) and Michael Bradley (USA).

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South Africa Trips - World Cup 2010

South Africa grabbed the luck to be the seat for World Cup 2010. The ceremony will be launched on June/July 2010. These sports and events takes place all around ten stadiums and cities comprising the Cape Town. The stadiums have been sketched and the building has started. In fact the tickets are for sale on the various venues put up on the website.

The event is not so far and all sports lovers are awaiting to perceive all the precious moments while the competition between the great teams. Apart from the World Cup, South Africa does attract lots of tourists each year. And the news is that the splendid tickets, seats and accommodation will not be enough for the viewers. Several packages including sightseeing and event watching along with cottage stays are arranged by many companies. In lot of fractions of the world, the first round competitions are on the move and a full amount of 30 lineups have by now been eradicated. In a continental collection the Ten European States takes part in each match. There is a long way to go for the final world cup days. These breathtaking days are going to create an impact in the history of world sports. There are several other reasons to be part of world cup this time. As the event is happening in South Africa which is already a tourist destination, holiday packages are on the move to satisfy the tourists as well as the sport lovers. Holiday in South Africa is definitely animated, amused, liberal, boosted up, spoilt and re-energized. South African sightseeing puts forward unconquerable worth, outstanding tune-up, astonishing populace and surprising items for consumption.

The neighborhoods wish for the world to stopover South African at the time of World Cup for the reason that it has the funds for them as well a break to be aware of what formulates this good-looking nation state so out of the ordinary and welcoming. Other than World Cup, there is much to see and have fun in South Africa. Of course you will be able to detect the stylish road and rail network. The economy of South Africa is augmenting now and the cities and towns are unexplainably beautiful. All you have to do is make a trip through the vibrant cities to make out the beauty that is quite outstanding.

There are many reasons why the World Cup will tend to be success this time in South Africa. South African seashores put forward dirt free waters, fair shores and security nets. South Africa is reputed for its marvelous wines. A trip to South Africa is not whole devoid of chipping in the grandiose mountain collections. You will never have to worry about food in South Africa; the tastes are appealing to any people from whichever part of the world. Surprising games and expedition screening with trips are obtainable on ease. There are lots more that you can enjoy even after the World Cup days. Make it now or never!

Ivaylo Yordanov is the author and can provide you with additional information about holidays in South Africa and the World Cup 2010. Also, more information is available at World Cup 2010 Tickets South Africa Trips and World Cup 2010 South Africa. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ivaylo_Yordanov By : Ivaylo Yordanov

The Role of FIFA For the World Cup 2010 Qualifiers

The main role of FIFA in the World Cup 2010 Qualifiers is to implement the process of qualification. They will be the one who will officially work on choosing who will make it for the FIFA World Cup Finals. The FIFA World Cup Finals is considered to be a very famous event known all over the world. The qualification is being used to lessen the huge number of the aspiring participants ranging from about 200 teams and reducing them to only 32 teams.

The World Cup 2010 Qualifiers will be assessed through the qualifying tournaments to know who will be the aspiring teams that will make it to the FIFA World Cup Finals. These tournaments are scheduled to be held inside the six FIFA continental zones like Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, North America, and South America plus the Caribbean. The tournaments are organized through their specific confederations. In each tournament, FIFA will outright decide how many spots will be awarded for each continental zone of course based on the respectable strength of each confederation teams.

Before every hosts of the World Cup will automatically occupy a permanent spot in the finals. World Cup previous results and continental championships are not recognized or put into account due to this, unlike the other sports that are known in the world. It was until 2002 that an automatic spot was given to defending champions. In 2006 World Cup defending championship need to enter the qualifying games too.

In 1934 and 1978 there are only 16 teams for the qualifying round, and since over the years there is an increasing number of teams qualifying for the finals, it increased to 24 teams between 1982 and 1994 and finally making it to 32 teams from 1998 and such qualifying requirement scheme has been the official format throughout the whole history of World Cup.

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Hotel Guide For the World Cup 2010

The World Cup of 2010 is being held in South Africa between 11th June and 11th July 2010.

Below we included some hotel ideas where one can lodge in the areas where the World Cup 2010 matches are going to be held.

Port Elisabeth Area

One may consider lodging in Thunzi Bush Lodge. This lodge is located in a very tranquil location near Port Elisabeth, and is approximately 25 kilometres away from this Port.

This accommodation is completely private and all rooms are elegantly furnished and have various amenities. These include:
- bath and separate shower
- heated towel rail
- fully stocked mini-bar
- hair dryer
- laundry facilities

Another accommodation in Port Elizabeth is the Shamwari Townhouse. This is another elegant accommodation property and has seven suites. Features include:
- air-conditioning
- private mini-bar
- hairdryer
- LCD T.V and DVD
- private terrace
- wireless internet connectivity
- coffee machine

Mangaung Area

Some hotels located in the Mangaung area include:

Thirteen on Deans Hotel. This hotel has basic facilities which will be perfect for a stay during the World Cup period. Rooms have en-suite showers, T.V, fridge, fans, heaters and electric blankets.

The Grazia Guesthouse. This guesthouse is very comfortable and its main aim was to make guests feel at ease like at home! Facilities include air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, hair dryer and plasma T.V.

Cape Town

Another location where some matches are going to be held is Cape Town. Cape Town is a very sought after holiday destination in South Africa. Examples of hotels in Cape Town include:

Cape Grace Hotel. This hotel is located in the V & A Waterfront (Victoria and Alfred Waterfront). Some hotel rooms enjoy beautiful views over the yacht marina and harbour. Rooms are full of all amenities and special luxury rooms are also designed for guest with special needs.

Commodore hotel. This hotel is also located in the V & A Waterfront. It enjoys views of the Table Mountain. Hotel has various amenities including beautiful set room facilities with internet access. Video conferencing is also available.

The above are only a few ideas of some hotel accommodations in South Africa which may help you enjoy your stay during the World Cup of 2010!

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FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa - Scaffold and Formwork Contractors

The FIFA World Cup 2010 Football Tournament (Soccer World Cup to South Africans) is a mere 20 months away and South Africa is truly abuzz with preparations. There is an enormous amount of pressure on South Africa to execute a successful and memorable tournament and work has begun in full force to ensure that the tournament is fault-free.

Construction and Scaffolding is Key
The construction sector is booming and reaping the benefits of these preparations as stadiums are built along with new roads and freeways. Buildings, suburbs and districts are being renovated to create an attractive, first-world image of South Africa to visiting foreigners and television audiences from around the world.

Scaffolding is imperative to the preparatory processes as scaffolding is required for not only various formwork and construction projects, but also to provide safe and easy access for renovations and restorations.

Roads
The influx of people into South Africa for the World Cup, and especially into the main cities of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, requires that many infrastructure upgrades be made in these cities. The Department of Transport has been given a budget of R92-billion to bring the standard of the roads up to a level where they can cope with the enormous influx of traffic.

In Cape Town, the freeway system has always been relatively small and unable to cope with the volume of everyday traffic in and out of town. Roads are being widened to cope with the increased traffic that 2010 will bring. Many other cities are expanding their road infrastructure and repairing problems such as potholes. Scaffolding is used to build these new roads and complete the necessary formwork for the new infrastructure.

Buildings and Structures
In 2010 host cities, hotels are being built, old buildings are being restored to their former attractiveness and 'bad' areas are being cleaned up. The older buildings that are being restored are a mixture of high-rise blocks and smaller structures and scaffolding is needed to complete all of these adjustments and new structures.

Scaffolding is needed in the restoration process to allow workers access to high and difficult places to reach, whilst maintaining the safety of the workmen and bystanders.

Airports
One of the major construction projects taking place to accommodate the World Cup in 2010 is the expansion of South Africa's main airports. Over R5.2-billion has been invested in developing South Africa's airports to world-class standards. Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg have seen the majority of expansions, especially Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport which has benefitted from a R1.6-billion investment to develop the central terminal.

The terminal is linked to the Gautrain, a high speed train which will travel from OR Tambo Airport to Johannesburg.

Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg airports have had their existing parking facilities upgraded to large, multi-story parkades to allow sufficient parking for the influx of visitors. R132-million has been budgeted for refurbishments at national airports which will provide temporary facilities during the tournament.

Stadiums
There are five stadiums which are being constructed from new, adding to the stadiums already existing in South Africa. Green Point Stadium in the Western Cape (the previous Green Point Stadium was demolished in 2007), the Peter Mokaba Sports Complex, the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban are under construction currently to be finished for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The FNB Stadium, Ellis Park in Johannesburg and Loftus Versfeld in Tshwane, along with the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in North West and Vodacom Park in Mangaung (Bloemfontein) are in the process of being upgraded to increase capacity and improve facilities.

These stadiums require enormous engineering feats and advanced use of scaffolding and formwork to ensure that the structures are completed on time and in good quality to achieve the maximum success for South Africa in hosting the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. All eyes will be on South Africa to perform not only on the field, but also as a host country. With current construction underway, scaffolding is helping engineers and contractors to achieve top results in less time, with less man power but with the maximum safety available.

Author Bio: Cape Formwork Contractors (CFC) is a scaffolding and formwork contracting company providing scaffolding and formwork services to building contractors and restorations currently underway in South Africa. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rosemary_Grace_Brooks By : Rosemary Grace Brooks

World Cup 2010 - New Horizons For African Football

Early reports show that even at this early stage, South Africans are more than eager to formally welcome and host the FIFA World Cup 2010. After losing the 2006 bid to Germany, the date of May 15, 2004 marked history when it was announced that it is time for South Africa to be the first ever African country to hold the much revered World Cup series and to be the 16th country to do such.

There will be two main stadiums in Johannesburg to be used for the event. Built in 1987, Soccer City is the venue for the first game. The stadium has a capacity of 94,700 people and is large and majestic enough to act as the springboard for the exciting tournament. Currently, renovations are under way to make sure the stadium is at the best it can be by 2010. Being constructed is an encircling roof while being developed are new changing room facilities and floodlights. The upper tier will also be extended around the stadium.

Another main stadium to be used for the 2010 World Cup is Ellis Park, just a few minutes away from Johannesburg City Center. Built in 1982, Ellis Park is a world class, integrated stadium that offers only state of the art features, facilities and security. The stadium is also being improved to be ready by 2010. Among the current developments under way is the construction of new upper tiers to increase the capacity of 10,149 seats to 60,000.

It must be said that the entrustment of the FIFA World Cup 2010 to South Africa couldn't have had a more perfect timing, happening in a period where African football is steadily rising in both quantity and quality, especially considering its difficult beginnings. In the early days, football in South Africa has been affected by a harsh system of racial segregation. South Africa's constitution prohibited racially mixed teams to compete in global tournaments and could only send either all-black or all-white teams.

Meanwhile, the history of football in Africa as a whole has been a deep story that doesn't involve games alone but a lot of magic, racism, money, and complexity. Football games were not just mere games but also reflected such uneven poverty in Africa through money in the form of income to players. Everything was highly monetized and the system was frowned at by European countries. Nevertheless, the complex system of African football continued to push on and the overall style was often characterized by a showy, individualistic kind of game instead of a team effort.

The recent years showed much evolution in African football, along with the rise and global recognition of African football players like Steven Pienaar and Aaron Mokoena. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Pienaar is a South African midfielder of the Bafana Bafana (South African Soccer Team) who moved to Germany and the Borussia Dortmund team in 2006. Meanwhile, Mokoena is the captain of Bafana Bafana and was the youngest player ever to play for the team.

One thing's for sure: regardless of the outcome, the FIFA World Cup 2010 would truly mark another history for the long evolution of football in Africa.

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