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With South Africa revelling in World Cup glory, a delegation of sport tourism leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the landmark World Sport Destination Expo to gain further insights into the fastest growing sector of travel.
One of the great success stories to emerge from the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been the Rea Vaya – Johannesburg’s new rapid bus system that whisks fans from points across the city to games at two host stadiums, Soccer City and Ellis Park.
With the FIFA World Cup 2010 sparking into life during the second week, Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) has taken the opportunity to spread the magic of this unique event. Linking up with the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), the host city has been working to promote tourism beyond South Africa’s borders…
Tomorrow’s World Cup match between Argentina and Greece will see the two sides battle it out for a place in the last 16. Off the pitch, however, the two nations share a similarity that runs deeper than football. At a conference in Johannesburg organized by the embassy, which took place…
The search for Africa’s next modelling sensation kicked off at World Football House in Johannesburg on Friday with the launch of the “World Face of Fashion” competition. Judges in the competition include cover girl and top model Joelle Kayembe, current Ms South Africa Nicol Flint and former Ms South Africa…
A delegation of South African VIPs including football legend Quinton Fortune and the Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, marked National Youth Day by attending the launch of the 1GOAL’s new partnership with national broadcaster SABC.
Brazil is highlighting its tourism attractions and its role as host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a ground-breaking exhibition in Johannesburg. “Casa Brazil – Sensational Brazil” is being held at Sandton Convention Centre alongside World Football House for the duration of World Cup in South Africa.
South Africa’s President Zuma welcomed a VIP delegation that included 25 presidents from across the world, as well as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, for the grand opening of World Football House, a ground-breaking exhibition taking place in Johannesburg during this summer’s World Cup. The exhibition, which is being held…
The FIFA 2010 World Cup was given an added sprinkling of glamour today when 32 Miss World finalists, plus the reigning Miss World herself, were among the VIP guests at the launch of SABC’s new studios in Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre.
South African president Jacob Zuma has called in at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, as the location prepares to step into the spotlight during the FIFA World Cup.
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FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Jacob Zuma, the President of the Republic of South Africa, have highlighted the FIFA World Cup's positive impact in a warm exchange of letters.
FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of the hottest young properties unearthed at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Never out of the news, Paul the octopus held the FIFA World Cup's only 100 per cent record and has become one of the tournament's most sought-after stars.
Amid the feverish post-match celebrations of Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands, world famous operatic tenor Placido Domingo made time for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com.
South American football has resumed business, with the countdown to Brazil 2014 already under way and plenty of activity on the domestic and international scenes.
