World Cup 2010 travel guide: a day trip south of Cape TownWorld Cup 2010 travel guide: a day trip south of Cape Town.
One of Cape Town's most charming day trips is to the southern peninsula's coastal towns of Kalk Bay and Simon's Town. Kalk Bay is a coastal charmer, with little cottages dotting the hill overlooking the main road and the vast sweep of the Atlantic Ocean. There's always a sea breeze and it has a lovely village-like feel, with fishermen selling their catch at the harbour.
I love getting to Kalk Bay early, for a breakfast of a boiled egg and soldiers with a latte at C'est La Vie bakery on Rosmead Road. Then I hit the cobbled streets to shop – India Jane boutique showcases frilly frocks and jewellery by local designers; Railway House has antique collectibles and Kalk Bay Books (+27 21 788 2266) is a great independent bookstore. One of my favourite spots for lunch is Harbour House (+27 21 788 4133) with massive windows overlooking the sea – if the seared tuna is on the specials menu, it's an absolute must.
No visit to Kalk Bay is complete without a drink at the Brass Bell (+27 21 788 5455). This stalwart overlooks the sea but is right next to the train tracks, so you have to shout to be heard when a train whistles past. It's all old-school style dark wood (and salty sea dog locals) upstairs, while the lower deck's restaurants attract a younger crowd.
Then head further along the coast to Simon's Town, about 25 minutes' drive away. Its maritime history is tangible, with the South African Naval Museum and navy ships docked at the harbour. I always give the statue of Just Nuisance a scratch when I'm there – this dog is firmly rooted in Simon's Town lore. Born in 1937, he followed his sailor friends everywhere, even on the train to Cape Town, eventually earning a free pass on the train. He received a full military funeral when he died.
Then it's on to Boulder's Beach (visitor centre +27 21 786 2329) just south of town to see the colony of over 2,000 African penguins – also called "jackass penguins" because of the loud braying sound they make.
• This article was amended on 1 April 2010. It had earlier been amended, on 10 March 2010, to say that Kalk Bay's cottages overlooked the Indian Ocean. The article's original reference to the Indian Ocean has been restored.
World Cup 2010 travel guide: a day trip south of Cape Town
Saturday, 17 April 2010Shakira and Freshlyground chosen for World Cup anthem
Shakira and Freshlyground chosen for World Cup anthem• Time for Africa to be released to radio stations next week
• Song will be performed at World Cup kick-off concert
A song by the Colombian singer Shakira and South African band Freshlyground has been chosen as the official World Cup anthem.
The song, Time for Africa, is expected to be released to radio stations across the world next week and will be available for download from 26 April.
Shakira and Cape Town's Freshlyground will perform the song at the World Cup kick-off concert in Soweto on 10 June, at the tournament's opening ceremony and before the 11 July final.
Freshlyground made the announcement today.
Bierhoff drops Kuranyi hint
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff hinted Saturday that rebel striker Kevin Kuranyi could be set for a shock recall to the national side in time for this June's 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
Kuranyi has not played for Germany since walking out on the team in October 2008 after being left out of the matchday squad for a World Cup qualifier, prompting coach Joachim Low to declare he would never pick him again. However Kuranyi's 18 goals for Schalke 04 has forced Loew into a re-think.
Ahead of the weekend's Bundesliga games Kuranyi is joint second in the league scoring charts behind Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko, and Bierhoff admits a shock U-turn announcement could be expected by the end of the month.
I think we would lose neither face nor credibility if we reconsider things: in this case, the previous conduct of Kevin Kuranyi.Oliver Bierhoff on opening the door for the in-form striker
"We are grateful to have players in great shape," Bierhoff told Cologne newspaper the Koelner Stadt-Anzeiger. "I think we would lose neither face nor credibility if we reconsider things: in this case, the previous conduct of Kevin Kuranyi. If Joachim Low decides, for good sporting reasons, that Kevin Kuranyi can help the side, he will make that decision away from outside influences."
Low has said he will announce his World Cup squad on May 6, but a decision about whether 28-year-old Kuranyi will be welcomed back into the squad is expected on April 29.
Low's first-choice strikers Miroslav Klose of Bayern Munich and Cologne's Lukas Podolski have scored just four goals between them all season.
The FIFA World Cup, in which Germany finished third in 2006, will be held in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July.
Top 10 Players To Miss The World Cup Through Injury
With Golden Balls set to put his feet up with the rest of us this summer, Goal.com's Patrick Reilly ranks 10 stars who missed out on the World Cup through injury...
10) David Beckham (2010)
Barring a miracle England's most capped outfield player will have to be content
with 'just' the three World Cup appearances as he pulled up with an Achilles
tendon injury playing for Milan. He played through the pain barrier in 2002 when he clearly wasn't fully fit after breaking his second metatarsal, coining the name 'Beckham bone' and he limped off during England's eventual quarter-final defeat to Portugal in 2006.
9) Santiago Canizares (2002)
Bizarre. After years of playing second fiddle to Andoni Zubizarreta the Valencia
shot-stopper was given the number one shirt for 2002. Then he encountered a
bottle of aftershave, which, in uncharacteristic style, he dropped against his
bathroom sink, with a shard of glass severing a tendon in his big toe. He was
rushed to hospital and missed the entire tournament, giving rookie keeper Iker
Casillas a chance to make a name for himself with two saves in the penalty shoot-out against the Republic of Ireland in the second round.
8) Emerson (2002)
Got his break when Romario was omitted in 1998 and four years later he was
Brazil's skipper for the ultimately successful Japan/Korea campaign. However it was Cafu and not the then Roma midfielder who lifted the trophy as Emerson
dislocated his shoulder mucking around playing in goal in a practice match just
prior to the tournament, ensuring he was a spectator as Big Phil Scolari led his
unfancied outfit to a fifth World Cup.
7) Kenny Dalglish (1986)
It's fair to say that fellow Scots Kenny Dalglish and Sir Alex Ferguson aren't on
each other's Christmas card lists. Having inspired Liverpool to a memorable
double in his first season as player/manager the gifted forward was, even at 35, by far his country's best player. A mysterious ligament injury forced 'King
Kenny' to ring Fergie on the eve of the tournament saying he couldn't play,
infuriating the future Manchester United manager so much so that relations
between them are arctic 24 years on. Rumours persist that Kenny was angered that his close friend Alan Hansen had been dropped from the final squad but he has always maintained that he wasn't 100 per cent fit.
7) Kenny Dalglish (1986)
It's fair to say that fellow Scots Kenny Dalglish and Sir Alex Ferguson aren't on
each other's Christmas card lists. Having inspired Liverpool to a memorable
double in his first season as player/manager the gifted forward was, even at 35, by far his country's best player. A mysterious ligament injury forced 'King
Kenny' to ring Fergie on the eve of the tournament saying he couldn't play,
infuriating the future Manchester United manager so much so that relations
between them are arctic 24 years on. Rumours persist that Kenny was angered that his close friend Alan Hansen had been dropped from the final squad but he has always maintained that he wasn't 100 per cent fit.
6) Rene Bliard (1958)
The history books declare that Just Fontaine holds the record of the most goals
in a single World Cup with a whopping 13 in Sweden 1958. Fontaine only got his break after his Stade Reims striking partner Rene Bliard hurt his ankle in
training before a ball was kicked in anger, meaning he was forced to return to
France for treatment as Fontaine scored goals for fun, including four against
holders West Germany. Ouch!
5) Marco Van Basten (1994)
Milan's devastating striker put himself through hell to try to play a part in
Holland's 1994 World Cup in America. Having last played competitively a year
earlier in the Champions League final, van Basten underwent countless operations to try to be ready for Johan Cruyff's team of stars. By March of 1994 he had given up the ghost on medical advice, saying: "I know that I will never play soccer again without pain but I also know the day of my comeback is getting nearer." Tragically he was wrong and quit for good in 1995.
4) Roberto Bettega (1982)
Italy may have won in style back in Espana 1982 but they did so without one of their talismanic players - Roberto Bettega. An outstanding forward with Juventus, he picked up a knee ligament injury in a European match - ruling him out of the tournament where the once disgraced Paolo Rossi grabbed all the headlines and the Azzurri won a third World Cup.
3) Alfredo di Stefano (1962)
Perhaps the greatest player to never play in a World Cup finals, di Stefano
represented three different countries but his best chance came in 1962 with his adopted Spain. The Real Madrid legend helped La Roja qualify for the tournament but his last shot at glory was ruled out as he picked up a muscular injury during preparations, making him a reluctant spectator once again at football's global showpiece
2) Romario (1998)
The Ro-Ro partnership with Ronaldo made Brazil the red-hot favourites to retain their crown in France. Coach Mario Zagallo dropped a bombshell when he left controversial striker Romario at home on the eve of the tournament citing a muscular injury as his reason, which enraged the Brazilian nation. The striker stressed the knock was minor and he would recover in time, but that cut no slack with Zagallo, the two enjoying a feisty falling out.
1) Daniel Passarella (1986)
Argentina's inspirational captain from 1978 was a mysterious absence from the
victorious playing squad eight years later. No fan of Diego Maradona, he was hurt the captaincy was passed over to the number 10 and left the training camp in Mexico with the reason for his absence rumoured to be diarrhoea or a strange virus which made him lose a large amount of weight. Still a member of the squad, he remained on the sidelines with 'injury' the official version as El Diego ran riot and emulated Passarella's achievement of 1978.
World Cup 2010 Host City Durban: Places To Visit
The World Cup will be held in South Africa’s winter, but that doesn’t mean that you have to restrict your self to coffee and bed after watching the beautiful game in South Africa’s coastal playground, Durban.
The ninth biggest port in the world is the entrance to a stunning host city, and Durban will be warm and pleasant during the 2010 World Cup, with visitors flocking there to enjoy the sea, sun and entertainment on offer, as well as the games to be held in the fantastic Moses Mabhida Stadium.
So if you are making your way to Durban for a few of the games, or stopping by to test the waters at countless beautiful beaches, here are a few places to visit during your time at the coast…
Wake up in the morning and visit uShaka Marine World for an interesting adventure and an underwater exploration, which will leave you appreciating sea life and all the wonders of the ocean. There you shall find fresh and sea-water life, curio shops providing authentic African goods, the re-creation of the wreck of a 1940's cargo ship, as well as the fifth largest aquarium in the world by volume of water. Lush vegetation and maritime images of the Port of Durban, plus a water amusement park with countless swimming areas and slides, this complete 'Marine World' will surely rock your world and keep all members of the family entertained.
A round of golf at Windsor Park Municipal Golf Course is another option before going for a buzzing 90 minutes of World Cup football. This is a peaceful and appealing place for golfers of varying skill levels. The layout has an abundance of trees, which more than any other factor dictate the playing strategy at Windsor. It is a very attractive golf course planted with enough evergreens to avoid ever looking bleak, even in autumn. Why not test your ability against other keen golfers, and see if your handicap improves on another continent.
Feeling a bit hungry for a spicy meal after or before the big game? Then visit the shops for spices at the Victoria Street Market, where there are around 180 stalls selling basketwork and brassware, wood articles as well as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables. The stalls' main attractions are the exotic spices imported from India. They will transform your curries into fabulous flavourful feasts and you will be glad you experienced Durban from a culinary standpoint. The market is also the perfect place to find little treasures and gems to take home as souvenirs or presents for friends and family.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping is the largest shopping centre in Africa, as well as the largest in the southern hemisphere. It is located on Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga, north of Durban and is certainly worth a visit if you are in the mood to shop or get some good food whilst running a few errands. The mall sees more than 1.8 million visitors coming through its doors per month, but you will not simply feel like a drop in the ocean here, as you will find all of the food, fun and entertainment you desire under one roof.
On the north bank of the Mgeni River lies another lovely creation. The Mangrove Swamps area is used as a Nature Conservation Education Centre, teaching those willing to learn about the wonders of nature and the importance of conserving wildlife. The black mangrove, the red mangrove and the white mangrove may be seen. On the shoreline, there are sand dunes where creeping plants and pioneer scrub are to be found.
The bird life is also impressive, including the Mangrove Kingfisher, Curlew and Water Dikkop. The Natal Nightjar may be heard, and keen ornithologists will experience a memorable day in Durban. With the help of Lions International, a boardwalk has been built over the channels to gain access. Bring a camera along and snap a few breath-taking pictures to show off your findings back home.
The Indian District, around Grey and Victoria Streets is another place to add to you list of places to visit. The Tourism Board organises a two-and-a-half hour “Oriental Walkabout” of this area, which includes a visit to the Victoria St. Market and the Muthi Market. If cultural experiences fulfill your need for exploration, the Indian District will have you appreciating a new culture and eating some delightful food.
For those who simply cannot get enough of nature, Durban’s Botanical Gardens is the place to be. Lying on the eastern slopes of the Berea ridge that began as a site for growing experimental tropical crops, today the Gardens offer a herbarium, an orchid house, a cycad collection, a garden for the blind and a charity tea garden. The tea garden is open from early morning until later in the afternoon every day. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Botanical Gardens.
The Natal Sharks Board welcomes and encourages visitors to its complex in Umhlanga Rocks, where they can view an audiovisual presentation on the day-to-day work done by the Sharks Board as well as the important role sharks and other animals play in the marine ecosystem. Learn more about one of the most feared and respected creatures on the planet, and find a new appreciation for sharks.
Along with countless places to find entertainment, interest and fun, the beaches in and around Durban provide hours of fun in the sun and surf, while allowing the whole family to enjoy the warm weather in a relaxed and happy environment. Look out for Umhlanga Beach, Amanzimtoti and Ballito Beach.
Top 10 World Cup Goalscorers Of All Time
With the World Cup just 10 weeks away, Goal.com runs down the Top 10 finals goalscorers of all time…
Please note: players level on the same number of goals are separated by their goal-to-game ratio…
10) Teofilo Cubillas (Peru) – 10 goals (1970, 1978, 1982)
The greatest Peruvian of all time, Cubillas was the inspiration behind his country’s run to the quarter final in 1970. Scored a memorable goal against Scotland eight years later in Argentina.
9) Gary Lineker (England) – 10 goals (1986, 1990)
Top scorer at the 1986 World Cup with six goals. Also struck four times in 1990 as England finished fouth.
8) Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) – 10 goals (1994, 1998, 2002)
Legendary Argentine striker with a bullet of a right foot. At his peak during the 1994 and 98 editions, but also scored as a veteran in Japan/South Korea.
7) Helmut Rahn (West Germany) – 10 goals (1954, 1958)
‘The Cannon from Essen’ is best remembered for scoring twice in the 1954 final against Hungary, but he was also a star four years later in Sweden. His 10 goals came from just nine games.
6) Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) – 11 goals (1990, 1994, 1998)
Prolific striker who excelled in three straight World Cups and forged an impressive partnership with Rudi Voller.
5) Sandor Kocsis (Hungary) – 11 goals (1954)
Like Just Fontaine further down this list, Kocsis only played in one World Cup but was a key player in the magnificent Hungary team of 1954, scoring in every game apart from the shock final defeat to West Germany.
4) Pele (Brazil) – 12 goals (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970)
‘The King’ burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old in 1958, scoring twice in the final win over Sweden and hit the back of the net again in the final 12 years later during the 4-1 thumping of Italy.
3) Just Fontaine (France) – 13 goals (1958)
The striker only ever played in one World Cup, but remains to this day the top-scorer in a single tournament with 13 as France finished third in 1958.
2) Gerd Muller (West Germany) – 14 goals (1970, 1974)
Arguably the best penalty box striker of all time, Muller hit 10 as West Germany finished third in 1970, and then four in 1974 as Holland were defeated in the final.
1) Ronaldo (Brazil) – 15 goals (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006)
Legendary Brazilian, who is best remembered for his exploits at the 2002 World Cup where his eight goals, including two in the final, led the Selecao to glory.
Goal.com’s Tim Sturtridge brings you the most candid interview with Diego Maradona since Argentina booked their place at the World Cup...
Diego Maradona split the beans during a radio interview in Argentina in which the head coach revealed he has his starting line-up ready for his squad’s World Cup opener against Nigeria on June 12.
It was by the far the most candid interview the Argentina coach has given since his display in the press conference after his side reached the World Cup with a 1-0 win in Montevideo. Although this latest interview seems unlikely to get the World Cup winning captain a 55 day ban from FIFA it was no less intriguing.
Maradona spoke freely about who will be making his final squad, the troubles currently engulfing his beloved Boca Juniors plus his unfortunate dog bite. He also revealed that his starting XI for the Nigeria game will be: Romero; Otamendi, Demichelis, Samuel, Heinze; Jonas, Veron, Mascherano, Di Maria; Messi, Higuain or Tevez.
“It’s not nice to leave someone out who has helped us to get where we are," Maradona said. "The fact is that I can only take 23 players so I will have to make my choice. Argentina has so many great players, especially strikers. We must do what is best for a successful team.
“In Argentina we have many players who can do a job in different positions on the pitch, this helped me at the World Cups I played in. The World Cup is all over very quickly so you need players who are physically sound, versatility helps in this matter. One injury during the tournament usually finishes a player’s World Cup."
Maradona went on to speak about the back line and stated he is happy with the defenders he has to choose from.
"I have tried many full-backs, I had Emiliano Papa and Javier Zanetti but I have now settled for playing four centre-backs in defence. I’m very happy with Nicolas Otamendi, Martin Demichelis, Walter Samuel and Gabriel Heinze. The performance against Germany showed how good this group are together. There will be alternatives in the squad however such as Clemente Rodriguez.
The World Cup winner then touched on a plethora of topics including the flak Jonas Gutierrez has been receiving from the press and the players he deems vital to Argentina's cause.
"The newspapers have been unkind to Jonas Gutierrez but I have spoken with him and have been impressed with him at Newcastle. Angel Di Maria is also improving all the time after the tough trip we had to Bolivia.
"I already have Javier Mascherano, Juan Sebastian Veron, Carlos Tevez, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. We have about 20 of the 23 names now.
"The attitude of the boys in the last game showed the spirit that we have in this team, it is a spirit that you’ll always find in Argentine football. The fact we went to Uruguay and won, we kept [Diego] Forlan very quiet that night. The World Cup is 30 days and we will be alert for any eventuality."
Maradona also spoke about the current problems at Boca Juniors and how he still yearns to play on the pitch.
“[Juan Roman] Riquelme will not talk because there is no real issue. Martin Palermo is the greatest scorer of all-time at Boca and this achievement is recognised throughout the world. Any issues between the two men will be settled. These things are best sorted out internally, lock them in a room and let them clear the air.
"For sure I want to be out there playing. I still have game every Thursday with Alejandro Mancuso [assistant coach] and I take it seriously. When you see the speed of [Javier] Mascherano and [Lionel] Messi or the leap of Demichelis and Samuel I would have to settle for a place on the bench."
Finally, Maradona spoke about violence in football and the dog bite he suffered recently.
“Now there are so many cameras and much more media that little issues can be exaggerated out of proportion. However, I believe that passion is one thing and violence is another. The violence now is not restricted to the stadiums. I turn on the news now and the first thing you see is a man dead. Whatever the problems I don’t think the passion for football in our country will ever die.
“The dog bite was all my fault. Bella was unwell at the time and I tried to carry her while she was sleeping to her bed. The dog must have been having a nightmare because it attacked me while it was still asleep. I still love the dog because it reminds me of my girls when they were babies.”
Valdes may be Spain's third choice 'keeper in South Africa...
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has received the most encouraging sign yet that he may feature at the World Cup in South Africa with Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque hinting that he may call upon the Catalan custodian.
Valdes' form for the Blaugrana over the past two seasons has intensified calls for him to be amongst the three goalkeepers chosen to represent the national team with some observers calling for him to replace Iker Casillas as number one.
Del Bosque has dismissed that notion, however, stating that he sees no reason to displace Casillas or second choice 'keeper Pepe Reina but he has noted that Villarreal shot stopper Diego Lopez's inclusion in the squad is by no means certain.
"I see no reason to dispense with Reina and Casillas. I cannot say the same for Diego Lopez, who has played less," Del Bosque noted, as reported by AS.
"We have a stable workforce if we overcome injuries, which there's been a lot of lately, but if we have to bring in someone new the good atmosphere will continue."
World Cup final and both semi-finals now sold out
Just over 130,000 extra tickets have now been sold since the fifth sales phase started on Thursday this week and every match in Cape Town and Durban is now sold out.
FIFA also confirmed that both semi-finals and the final has sold out and the number of sold out matches stands at 29 of the 64.
The opening match between South Africa and Mexico at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium on June 11 is now also sold out and most of the matches that are not yet sold out are the likes of South Korea v Greece at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and Paraguay v New Zealand in Polokwane.
These matches are in fairly remote locations and with teams that are not expected to bring that much support and it is where the Local Organising Committee will need to put a little effort in to make sure there are no empty seats shown to TV audiences all over the World.
While nothing has been confirmed how they will ensure all seats are full the Local Organising Committee have confirmed that all World Cup games will be full and it is expected that unsold tickets might be given away to local schools or charities.
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The nine cities which will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup
The nine cities which will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in June and July have made sure that getting to the stadium on match day will be the last thing that fans have to worry about. Here is a summary of each host city’s transport plans for the tournament:
Johannesburg
Both Ellis Park and Soccer City stadium are serviced directly by commuter rail, so going to the game by train is simple. The Bus Rapid Transit System, a new public bus system, also services both stadiums directly with origins in Soweto, the Johannesburg central business district (CBD)and the northern suburbs. Gauteng provincial government will finalise an initiative for airport transfer services from OR Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg and the capital Tshwane/Pretoria. Park Station, in the CBD, will serve as a key hub for long distance transport into the city and supporters will be able to access city services from here. Park and ride sites - where spectators can park their cars and catch a lift to the stadium - will be implemented at various sites throughout the city.
Soccer City stadium
Park and Rides:
* Wits Campus, Enoch Sontonga Avenue, Braamfontein
* Gold Reef, Data Crescent, Ormonde
Park and Walks:
* Ormonde Shareworld, Shaft 17 and Nasrec Road
* Aeroton, Rand Show and Adcock Ingram Road
* Rand Show Road, Randshow and Aerodrome Road
Ellis Park stadium
Park and Rides:
* Wits Campus, Enoch Sontonga Avenue, Braamfontein
* Gold Reef, Data Crescent, Ormonde
* Bez Valley, Marcia Street, Observatory
Park and Walks:
* Athlone Boys, No 70 Bezuidenhout Avenue, 3rd and 4th Street, Bezuidenhout
Tshwane/Pretoria
The city will provide rail services through Metrorail which will service Loftus Stadium directly. A park and ride system will be implemented from various sites in the city. The city has also identified an area in one of the park and ride sites which will accommodate long distance bus services on match days. A partial bus service will also be implemented.
Park and Rides:
* Pretoria Sport Union, Totius Street
* Sports Campus, University of Pretoria, South Street Extension
Park and Walk:
* Pretoria Technical High School Corner of Park and Wessels Street
Cape Town
Cape Town’s World Cup transport plan includes commuter rail, the Integrated Rapid Transit System, (same as the BRT in Johannesburg), park and ride services and an airport shuttle from the Cape Town International to the stadium and designated transport hubs in the city. The city is also developing a long distance transport hub and services to the FIFA Fan Fest and the public viewing areas will be provided by existing public transport. Twenty-two of the city’s rail stations will function as park and rides ferrying fans to the stadium and back again on match days.
Park and Rides:
* Upper Campus, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch
* Camps Bay High School, Victoria Road, Maidens Cove, Camps Bay
* Kroenendal Primary School, Andrews Road, Hout Bay
The city has also identified 22 train stations which will act as park and rides. Visit www.capetown.gov.za to find out more.
Durban
A commuter rail system operated by Metrorail will transport supporters close to the stadium precinct. The city is also implementing a network of park and walk sites including on the beachfront area where supporters will be able to leave their vehicles and walk to the stadium along a pedestrian walkway network. The park and ride facility will comprise parking sites and three shopping centres, which will feed the stadium through shuttles.
Park and Rides:
* Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge
* Pavillion, Jack Martens Drive, Westville
* Galleria, Moss Kolnick Drive, Amanzimtoti
Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth
The city will have park and ride services at three sites around the city with shuttles ferrying supporters to the stadium. Park and walk services will be implemented at one site in the city. A street parking plan to accommodate supporters close to the stadium will also be implemented. There are also plans in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth for a BRT bus system to be operational for the FIFA World Cup.
Park and Rides:
* Andrew Rabie School, Argon Road
* St Georges Park, Park Drive
* Kings Beach, Beach Road
Park and Walk:
* Cillier High School and Dr Viljoen Primary School, Kempston Road and Uitenhage Road
Mangaung/Bloemfontein
The city has provided pedestrian facilities from the Bloemfontein Station, a key public transport hub for the FIFA World Cup. Long distance rail will terminate at the station. Long distance bus travel will be accommodated in the CBD close to the stadium to allow supporters to walk to the match. Park and ride sites will be located in two sites in the city. Schools in the vicinity of the stadium will accommodate park and walk facilities.
Park and Rides:
* Bloemfontein Baptist Church, Nelson Mandela Drive
* Bloemfontein Showgrounds, Curie Avenue
Park and Walks:
* Grey College and Eunice School, Jock Meiring Street
* Municipal Parkade, Fontein Street
Nelspruit
Buses will transport supporters from park and ride sites in the city to the stadium. Shuttles will also be supplied from the main transport hub in the city centre. Existing public transport will transport supporters from the greater Nelspruit areas such as Whiteriver and Barberton. Park and ride facilities will be placed on the outskirts of the city to deal with the large influx of fans from Gauteng who will travel to Nelspruit along the N4 on match day.
Park and Rides:
* Riverside Mall, Government Boulevard
* Nelspruit Showground, Loco Road
* Nelspruit Rugby Club, Kiepersol Street
* Nelspruit High School
* Valencia Sports Complex, Van Bergen Street
Polokwane
The city has designed a park and ride system that will transport supporters from various sites in the city to both the stadium and the fan mile which is within walking distance of the stadium. The Fan Fest is also close to the stadium and will also be serviced by this system. Existing public transport will transport supporters from the city’s residential areas to the city centre.
Park and Rides:
* Gateway Airport
* Nirvana Showgrounds
Rustenburg
Park and ride systems in Rustenburg will use a combination of contracted bus and taxi services. OR Tambo International Airport will be the main air hub for the city and intercity transfers will transport fans between Johannesburg and Rustenburg. The city has also made provision for a long distance bus service to the stadium and supporters will be able to arrive in Royal Bafokeng and walk to their seats.
Park and Rides:
* Phokeng East
* Phokeng North
* R104 North
* R104 South
Match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
The match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be named the "Jabulani", made by Adidas, which means "bringing joy to everyone" in isiZulu. The number eleven plays a prominent role in the new technologically advanced ball: it is the eleventh World Cup match ball made by the German sports equipment maker; it features eleven colours, one for each player on the pitch; and there are eleven official languages of South Africa. Also, the event will start on the eleventh day of June and end on the eleventh day of July.
Official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
The official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is Zakumi (born 16 June 1994 (1994-06-16) (age 15)), an anthropomorphised leopard with green hair. His name comes from "ZA", the international abbreviation for South Africa, and "kumi", a word that means "ten" in various African languages. The mascot's colours reflect those of the host nation's playing strip
yellow and green.
Zakumi's birthdate coincides with a day known and celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa and their second group match. The year 1994 marks the first non-racial nationwide elections in South Africa. He will turn 16 in 2010.[14]
The Zakumi's official motto is: "Zakumi's game is Fair Play." The motto was seen in the digital advertisement boards during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and it will also appear at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
