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| VuVuzela |
| 05.15.06 (12:34 pm) [edit] |
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When FIFA announced South Africa as the host to the Soccer World Cup, the sound of tens of thousands of vuvuzelas could be heard across the country.
The vuvuzela has become a symbol of South African soccer. It's loud, proud and shows the passion that South African football fans have for the game. The vuvuzela is an elongated trumpet type instrument. It is made of plastic and emits a braying sound like an elephant or a vu-vu sound or the deep sound of a foghorn. It is available in a multiple of different colors.
Nobody is quite sure where the name "vuvuzela" comes from. Some believed the name originated from township slang and meant "to shower somebody with music" or because it resembled a shower head. Others say the word vuvuzela is said to be a rough translation from Zulu and means making noise.
The history of vuvuzelas is rooted deep in African history. In ancient times people used to blow on a kudu (buck) horn to summon villagers to a gathering. Going to a soccer game in South Africa could be compared to attending a village meeting. Soccer matches in SA is more than just a spectator sport. It has a social appeal to meet friends and share the day with fellow fans, friends and loved ones.
Adding to the appeal is an African belief that says the baboon is killed by a lot of noise, so the last quarter of a game sees even more frantic blowing of vuvuzelas as supporters try to confuse their opponents.
Soccer is a loud game and active participation by the crowd is encouraged. The purpose of the vuvuzela is to be blown at soccer matches making as much of a noise as possible. If you are not a native South African you better bring a set of earplugs with to the game, or better still, buy a vuvuzela and experience a truly unique South African soccer game.
Big plans are underway to trade mark this instrument to protect the owner, Neil Van Schalkwyk, and to get the instrument named as the official instrument for Football World Cup 2010. The success of the vuvuzela has been linked to the possibilities for ordinary South Africans to profit from the World Cup in 2010.
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| South Africa 2010 already bigger than Germany 2006 |
| 05.15.06 (12:28 pm) [edit] |
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The 2010 World Cup soccer tournament to be staged in South Africa is already a commercial success thanks to huge international sponsorships secured, an official said.
South Africa has already financially outperformed its 2006 World Cup counterparts in Germany, Danny Jordaan, chief executive of the event's Local Organizing Committee, was quoted as saying by South Africa's government news service BuaNews on Thursday.
He added that the tournament would create unprecedented opportunities for small business enterprises, as the visiting soccer fans would be spending an estimated 9.8 billion rand (1.48 billion US dollars) throughout the country.
Jordaan said all 2010 World Cup projects in South Africa were on course, due to "hard" behind-the-scenes work by the organizing committee, which includes four national cabinet ministers, high profile business leaders and representatives from various other sectors of society.
Jordaan urged South Africans to start learning a few foreign languages, so they could help to make visiting soccer fans feel at home.
He also confirmed that a complete list of matches and venues would be available six months before the start of the tournament.
He noted there were strong indications that most South Africans would be able to watch 2010 matches on their cellphones, due to sophisticated technology which would be introduced in the country, to coincide with the event.
However, he said that the committee's international media publicity campaign for 2010 would only be launched in earnest after the completion of the 2006 tournament in Germany.
Earlier this month, Jordaan said South Africa had signed contracts with five major companies to participate in the World Cup. But he did not elaborate.
Source: People Online
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| SAFA launches "vision" for 2010 |
| 05.15.06 (12:27 pm) [edit] |
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A strategy to undertake the momentous task of hosting the 2010 Soccer World Cup and producing a home team that can acquit itself with credit in the tournament was launched by the South African Football Association (SAFA) executive at a three-day indaba in Magaliesburg over the weekend.
Labelled "Team 2010", one of the key elements of the ambitious programme is the planned appointment of a national technical director at the helm of a revamped technical committee that will consist of a maximum of nine members.
The absence of a suitable technical director and qualified technical committee to coordinate national teams at different age groups has long been considered the Achilles heel of the strategy to build a Bafana Bafana team measuring up to world standards.
The technical director will operate in close accord with the 2010 Bafana coach, whoever he might be, but will not encroach on the traditional independence of the man at the helm of the national senior team.
Instead, his main task will be to ensure that all national teams are operating "on the same wave length", with information and advice where needed filtering through to the national coach.
Safa's vision of 2010 includes the repositioning of the existing development trust, and it appointed Tokyo Sexwale as the new chairperson of an intensified operation.
Safa will seek to form a separate registered company to "exploit commercial opportunities resulting from the staging of the World Cup in South Africa".
Safa president Molefi Oliphant was mandated "to take responsibility of the building and completion of Safa House -- earmarked as the new headquarters of the national association".
The structure is due for completion early in 2006, but it remains a vague and mystery undertaking to a large extent, with no details available as to its exact positioning and how it can be completed at a breakneck pace.
The much-delayed completion of the FNB Stadium -- earmarked as the headquarters of the 2010 World Cup -- was described as "urgent", with the Soccer City Trust instructed to look into the matter immediately and ensure construction starts early next year.
Source: Mail& Guardian
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| 2010 Lottery SCAM |
| 05.15.06 (12:25 pm) [edit] |
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Have you heard about the 2010 lottery scam?
I have had plenty emails and even a call from India asking about it. I followed up on the name of the company given, tel no, address, etc, but it is a SCAM so please do NOT pay any attention to the promises of this garbage!
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| Hang Gliding |
| 05.06.06 (12:13 pm) [edit] |
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Imitate the Black Eagle and the Cape Vulture by gliding slowly over unpoilt landscapes. Make use of the air currents to lift you to new heights never explored before. Experience the only true noiseless environment on the planet, the swissssh sound of the wind will be your only companion.
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| Hot air balloon |
| 05.06.06 (12:12 pm) [edit] |
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Hot air ballooning caters for groups from 8 to 20. If you enjoy the feeling of freedom and would like to get a bird’s eye view, then a hot air balloon trip will fulfill your every wish. Champagne breakfasts are served and companies cater for everything from a wedding ceremony to a teambuilding adventure.
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| Skydiving |
| 05.06.06 (12:11 pm) [edit] |
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This is another of the big 5 adventure and extreme things to do while in South Africa. If you have the time it is advised to do the static line course which last a day or you can jump to the free-fall course over two days. Static line jumps are jumping from 3000 feet out of a small Cessna plane If time is not your friend and you have the courage a tandem jump with one of our jump masters are recommended.
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| Rap Jumping |
| 05.06.06 (12:10 pm) [edit] |
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This is definitely not for the feint hearted. South Africans are sports mad adrenalin junkies. Imagine running down a 25 story building face down, kick yourself away from the wall, make a summersault and within 6 seconds you are safely back on mother earth. Wear your Rap Jump T shirt with pride, you’ve earned this
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| Bungee in SA |
| 05.06.06 (12:09 pm) [edit] |
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madness and another madness…..These words race through your brain together with a healthy doses of sweat and pure fear while standing on the ledge of the highest bridge jump in the world.
Time to gather the inner courage while the countdown begins …five, four, three, two, one, bungee. Plunge down 216 meters while pure adrenalin rushes through your brain.
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| Adventure sport |
| 05.06.06 (12:08 pm) [edit] |
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If you are an adrenaline junkie we have the “candy” to cure your addition. When adrenalin junkies talk about the Big 5, they are not referring to animals. No Mamma, they are referring to Rap Jumping, Bungee Jumping, Sky Diving, Base Jumping and Bridge Swinging. Name it….we’ve got it.
The best scientific discovery after bottled beer is surely Sir Isaac Newton’s Law of Gravity. For those of you not so clued up on Physics, Newton’s famous discovery was “What goes up must come down”
We here in South Africa does not always believe in what we get taught in school and if you are also one of the non-scientific believers, please pack your bag, get the first flight to SA and participate in the adventure discovery of a lifetime.
Adventure falls in three categories: extreme, extreme and extreme!!!! The level of extremity depends on the person. If heights is not your forte, I would recommend sand boarding off a sand dune in a coastal town, or if you find yourself cash strapped, without transport and no free time on your hands, in Gauteng, down an old gold mine dump. There are excellent adventure tour operators all over South Africa and anything is legal if it meets all the stringent safety requirements.
For the energetic, indulge yourself in canopy tree top tours, rent a mountain bike and explore a steep forest trail, climb a mountain, dive with the Nile Crocodile or the Great White Shark or river raft through gully and gorge. Experience life like never before .Indulge in an adventure that will refresh your soul.
What ever you do…………
FREE YOUR SPIRIT
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| Things to see |
| 05.06.06 (12:07 pm) [edit] |
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South Africa is a vibrant country that has a wealth of tourist treasures for the business, soccer supporter & leisure traveler. Proudly on offer is an exciting mix of things to do that will leave you with a rainbow of memories as the African sky sets on
your 2010 journey to SA.
Extreme adventurers will have no shortage of wild indulgences. Let the football hooligan out, live for a day, do something you never dreamed you would and let your friends for once have reason to call you mad. Adrenalin will never feel this good!
For culture junkies South Africa is rich in history, heritage and culture. The spirit of UBUNTU has been born out of the injustices of the apartheid era, proving hope and faith to be powerful catalysts in the freedom of a nation that boasts 4 Nobel Peace Prize winners. Fascinating art from the ultra modern to indigenous African pieces grace our galleries and theatres are filled with internationally acclaimed multi-lingual performances. African jazz, rock, kwaito, hip hop, classical, traditional and pop music cumulate in a thriving music industry.
The pace of a soccer tour to SA is bound to take its toll at some time and this is when you can escape to have a massage or therapeutic treatment, visit one of our world class malls and shop till you drop, let your hair down at a traditional shebeen or trendy club, or just chill out.
Why not bring your golf clubs and play a round at one of the worlds golfing hotspots, or bring your board and surf the waves at one of our Blue Flag beaches. South Africa has hosted spectacular sporting extravaganza’s including Rugby and Cricket World Cups, the Formula One Grand Prix, the All Africa Games and the Africa Cup of Nations.
South Africa boasts a natural scenic beauty in a kaleidoscope of colors and contours. Take a stroll through our beautiful Botanical Gardens, visit bird and marine sanctuaries, aquariums, zoos and nature reserves
You are guaranteed that when visiting any part of South Africa, whether you are a local holidaymaker or an international guest following your soccer team in 2010, there will always be something for you to do or see in our magnificent land.
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| Food in SA |
| 05.06.06 (12:06 pm) [edit] |
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East and West met here and decided they had to have a bit of North to feed the South as well! It doesn’t matter where you come from, you certainly will not go hungry.
Pic from SA Tourism Staple foods include maize, potatoes and a large variety of fruits and vegetables that thrive in the mild South African climate. Morogo is a wild spinach that grows in abundance and the maroela fruit is loved by elephants and used in the delectable Amarula Cream Liqueur.
The South African Fast Food culture is growing rapidly! Because the distances between where people work and live are so great, they are opting for getting take outs. The result is that Fast Food restaurants are popping up everywhere and a huge plus is that they cater for every taste bud under the rainbow.
South Africans love meat and will entertain you with a “braai” or “potjiekos” at their homes over the weekends – with lots of beer and brandy of course! Other meat favourites include a variety of game, biltong, boerewors, and mouth watering steaks.
Pic from SA Tourism
Spicy foods include Achaar (spicy pickled veg), Chakalaka (hot or cold chili veg salad) and Mogudu (spicy tripe stew). For real good home cooking, try Boboti, Frikkadels, or one of the many stews that have made their home in South Africa, served with rice and potatoes.
Pic from SA Tourism With the best of both worlds in the warm Indian and cold Atlantic oceans, seafood is abundant with fish including Galjoen, Kabeljou, Cape Salmon and Snoek, and shellfish including Rock Lobster, Perlemoen, Prawns, oysters and Mussles. The dried out fish known as “Bokkoms” is a delicacy to many inhabitants.
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| Transport in SA |
| 05.06.06 (12:05 pm) [edit] |
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The road infrastructure in South Africa is of a very high standard, especially considering the vast distances between towns and cities. There are over 7000km of national and more than
50 000km of provincial roads.
The roadmap of South Africa will drive you through dreams of living and experiencing a natural beauty that will forever be printed in your memory. The best way to experience this, the diverse culture mixes and hospitality of these friendly people is to hit the road on an organized tour, or to rent a car.
If you have an English drivers license with a photograph on you do not need an international driver’s license. There are many car rental outlets, but you will not be able to rent a car, or continue driving if caught without a license or permit. To rent a car you also need to be over the age of 23 and have had your license for a period of 2 years.
It is compulsory to wear seatbelts and the drinking and driving laws are very strict, with a maximum alcohol blood content limit of 0.05%.
The speed limits vary from 60km/h in highly built up areas, to a maximum of 120km/h on the freeway.
Safety on the road: Keep your car doors locked and lock any valuables in the boot of the car. When in built up areas, keep your windows up as street vendors might harass you. Don’t give strangers lifts and never stop to pick anyone up alongside the road. Try to park your car in a secure area at night, and if going out, park in well lit areas. Keep a lookout for suspicious behaviour around your vehicle. This all might seem over the top, but the locals have become naturally alert to safety on the ro ad, and for your safety, we advise that you are rather safe than sorry.
The freeways are all well signed and numbered, so if you are going to be driving it is imperative that you purchase a map book and plan your routes before taking your journey.
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| SA Tourism |
| 05.06.06 (12:04 pm) [edit] |
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You will love the wide variety of accommodation on offer in South Africa. Like our Rainbow Nation, we have it all in one basket…it’s up to you to choose. Be adventurous and use the scissors, rock and paper game, or simply draw sticks to determine which accommodation facility to make use of per region.
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa inspects standards in the hospitality and accommodation industry. This is a voluntary grading system that uses the internationally recognized star insignia to rate accommodation. These establishments are encouraged to use the star system in their marketing and advertising campaigns. If you are a fussy traveler please ask beforehand if your intended accommodation provider is graded. A one star means it is clean and comfortable, two star mean it is good, three star means very good, four stars means accommodation , food and service is excellent and only exceptional providers achieve five star status.
South African resorts and hotels continue to win prestigious international awards. Cape Town was ranked number five on BBC travel awards of top fifty places to see before you die. South Africa has won an international award for the best game reserve in Africa
for the third consecutive year and more than fifty percent of game reserves were ranked in the top 10. SA won an international award for the most luxurious hotel on a wine estate.
If you are looking to stay in a world class hotel, experience an African safari or just need to rest your head at night after watching a football game, we promise that we have it all.
South African construction companies are already hard at work to ensure that there will be no shortages of accommodation facilities during the Football World Cup 2010.
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| Accommodation in SA |
| 05.06.06 (12:02 pm) [edit] |
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The report by Fifa’s inspection team concluded that South Africa has the ability to organize an "excellent” World Cup. They made mention that the hotels are first rate, and that there are more than enough facilities to host all the events that need to take place before, during and after the World Cup in 2010. Since hosting the Rugby World Cup in 1995, South Africa has hosted numerous international events very successfully. South Africa continues to enforce and strengthen its stamp as a facilitator and provider of a platform for global communications, interactions and events.
The soccer stadiums chosen have previously hosted a number of world class sporting events, and some of the stadiums are rated of the best in the world. The stadiums are situated in the large cities, close to many attractions and activities to keep you entertained.
Tourism in South Africa is one of the fastest growing industries, contributing over 7% to the GDP. It is potentially the largest provider of jobs, and it is estimated that tourism will employ more than 1.2 million people in 2010.
In recent years South Africans have been encouraged via the Welcome Campaign to travel within our borders. The result is that the entire population has become aware of the many tourism opportunities, and are welcoming overseas travelers to our shores, ready to show them the warmth and heritage of our diverse cultures.
Many tourism operators are putting together specialized travel packages that cater to satisfy every traveler’s requirements. Examples of some of the exciting packages that are on offer include trips to game farms and national parks, bushveld adventures, golfing trips to our world class golf courses, surfing the big waves along our unspoilt coastline, walking along our beaches and rugged coastline or hiking one of the beautiful trails, trips to see the cities and experience shopping heaven and the pulsating nightlife, wine routes that will show you the beauty of the Boland, adrenalin rushing adventure sports that include bungee jumping, canopy tours, white water rafting, skydiving and historical educationals that will take you through our road to freedom.
The above packages can be tailored to include the World Cup in 2010. Tourism providers will gladly structure a tour to include following your team around South Africa, and indulging in something you have always wanted to see or do in our wonderful country, South Africa.
Pic from SA Tourism
The standard of service in tourism has increased tremendously, and you can be assured that when you do visit South Africa, whether it is before, during or after 2010, you will be received with hospitality and a warm smile!
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| VUVUZELA |
| 05.06.06 (12:01 pm) [edit] |
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Vuvuzela
When FIFA announced South Africa as the host to the Soccer World Cup, the sound of tens of thousands of vuvuzelas could be heard across the country.
The vuvuzela has become a symbol of South African soccer. It's loud, proud and shows the passion that South African football fans have for the game. The vuvuzela is an elongated trumpet type instrument. It is made of plastic and emits a braying sound like an elephant or a vu-vu sound or the deep sound of a foghorn. It is available in a multiple of different colors.
Nobody is quite sure where the name "vuvuzela" comes from. Some believed the name originated from township slang and meant "to shower somebody with music" or because it resembled a shower head. Others say the word vuvuzela is said to be a rough translation from Zulu and means making noise.
The history of vuvuzelas is rooted deep in African history. In ancient times people used to blow on a kudu (buck) horn to summon villagers to a gathering. Going to a soccer game in South Africa could be compared to attending a village meeting. Soccer matches in SA is more than just a spectator sport. It has a social appeal to meet friends and share the day with fellow fans, friends and loved ones.
Adding to the appeal is an African belief that says the baboon is killed by a lot of noise, so the last quarter of a game sees even more frantic blowing of vuvuzelas as supporters try to confuse their opponents.
Soccer is a loud game and active participation by the crowd is encouraged. The purpose of the vuvuzela is to be blown at soccer matches making as much of a noise as possible. If you are not a native South African you better bring a set of earplugs with to the game, or better still, buy a vuvuzela and experience a truly unique South African soccer game.
Big plans are underway to trade mark this instrument to protect the owner, Neil Van Schalkwyk, and to get the instrument named as the official instrument for Football World Cup 2010. The success of the vuvuzela has been linked to the possibilities for ordinary South Africans to profit from the World Cup in 2010.
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| Ticket prices in 2010 |
| 05.06.06 (11:59 am) [edit] |
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2010 World Cup tickets will be on sale as from 2008. Below are the proposed sale prices as set by the organising committee in 2005 and may still change, we will keep you updated as info becomes available.
Cat 3 Cat 2 Cat 1 Super Cat
Opening Match USD 40 USD 274 USD 549 USD 722
First Stage USD 20 USD 110 USD 165 USD 216
Second Stage USD 40 USD 192 USD 247 USD 325
Quarter Finals USD 50 USD 219 USD 329 USD 433
Semi Finals USD 70 USD 329 USD 549 USD 722
Third Place USD 50 USD 192 USD 247 USD 325
Final USD 90 USD 549 USD 823 USD 1083
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| Football Stadia |
| 05.06.06 (11:56 am) [edit] |
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Ellis Park Sport Stadium
City: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Population: 4,1 Million
Capacity: 64,150
Status: To be renovated
Free State Stadium
City: Bloemfontein
Province: Free State
Population: 645,000
Capacity: 42,325
Status: To be renovated
Kimberley Stadium
City: Kimberley
Province: Northern Cape
Population: 202 000
Capacity: 42,175
Status: New to be built
Kingspark Stadium
City: Durban
Province: Kwazulu-Natal
Population: 3,1 Million
Capacity: 64,150
Status: Almost ready
Loftus Versveld
City: Tswane (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Population: 2 Million
Capacity: 47,325
Status: To be renovated
Mbombela Stadium
City: Nelspruit
Province: Mpumalanga
Population: 474 000
Capacity: 43,325
Status: New to be built
Newlands Stadium
City: Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Population: 2,9 Million
Capacity: 42,325
Status: Almost ready
Oppenheimer Stadium
City: Orkney
Province: North West
Population: 497 000
Capacity: 42,175
Status: To be renovated
Peter Mokaba Stadium
City: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Population: 508 000
Capacity: 42,175
Status: New to be built
Port Elizabeth Stadium
City: Port Elizabeth
Province: Eastern Cape
Population: 1,1 Million
Capacity: 51,825
Status: New to be built
Rainbow Junction
City: Tswane (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Population: 2 Million
Capacity: 43,325
Status: New to be built
Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace
City: Rustenburg
Province: North West
Population: 396 000
Capacity: 43,325
Status: To be renovated
Soccer City
City: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Population: 4,1 Million
Capacity: 98,850
Status: To be renovated
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| Soccer Clubs in Sa |
| 05.06.06 (11:55 am) [edit] |
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Ajax Football Club
Black Leopards Football Club
Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club
Bush Bucks Football Club
Dynamos Football Club
Golden Arrows Football Club
Jomo Cosmos Football Club
Kaiser Chiefs Football Club
Moroka Swallows Football Club
Orlando Pirates Football Club
Santos Football Club
Silver Stars Football Club
Sundowns Football Club
Supersport United Football Club
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| Distortion @*$@#&)_*^$# |
| 05.04.06 (12:23 pm) [edit] |
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Well that came out great didn't it.....lets try again.....
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| Virtual Exposure |
| 05.04.06 (12:19 pm) [edit] |
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Expose yourself on www.football-world-cup-2010.net
If you have a soccer related site, there are 3 great links you can use, this is a very "lekker" button link code - grab it quick!
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| Soccer History in South Africa |
| 05.04.06 (12:08 pm) [edit] |
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We do not know when the first ball was kicked in South Africa but it is speculated that the game started in Port Elizabeth as early as 1820 when Sir Rufane Donkin, acting Governor of the Cape Colony, visited the settlers on the frontier.
The roots of soccer in South Africa reach back to the first recordings of matches played in Port Elizabeth around 1862. The first recorded match
was between white civil servants and soldiers stationed in Port Elizabeth
The game struggled to take off in the Cape Colony and died out until around the 1880’s.
Records show that a Mr Fullerton, who was a former Queen’s park player in Scotland, established the first official club in Port Elizabeth called the Wanderers Club. He died shortly after establishing
The club and the game died with him. Further attempts were made to re-establish the sport in around 1890 but also with failed attempts. A couple of clubs were formed during the period 1880 and 1900 that are still around today.
The first official Football Association of South Africa was formed in 1892 but only included white clubs.
To read more about the history of soccer in South Africa go to www.football-world-cup-2010.net
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| Homeless World Cup 2006 |
| 05.04.06 (11:41 am) [edit] |
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Do you know about Street Soccer?
There is the International Network of Street Papers (INSP) who is the umbrella organization for a network of over 50 newspapers; in SA it is The Big Issue. These newspapers are sold by homeless people, and 50% of the price goes to the seller.
What is the homeless World Cup?
The Homeless World Cup is an international event that uses the positive power of football to raise the issue of homelessness and poverty worldwide.
The Big Issue (South Africa) will host the 2006 Homeless World Cup in Cape Town from 24-30 September. Seen as a precursor to the 2010 World Cup their winning bid was supported by the 2010 bid committee.
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| Tattoo |
| 05.03.06 (11:42 am) [edit] |
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Do you have a tattoo of your favourite sports team? Send me a piccy.....
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