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World Cup 2010: Preparations For The Event Are Looking Good
Everything is on track for South Africa to host a memorable World Cup this summer.
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Feb 10, 2010 9:42:00 AM
By Peter Pedroncelli
The IMC (Inter-Ministerial Committee) tasked with overseeing the South African government’s preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has confirmed that all developments regarding the competition are positive and plans are running smoothly.
“The IMC is satisfied with the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. All the bricks and mortar are now in place,” said the IMC deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe in a statement.
He said the committee was satisfied with all the reports submitted to them. These included reports on the management and training of protocol officials who will be involved in the management of guests and Heads of State attending the tournament.
“Most significantly, the meeting welcomed the report that all stadiums have been completed on time. This means no spectator will sit on wet cement come the June 11 kick-off,” said Motlanthe.
A book entitled “My Country“ has also been published and will be distributed to communities and schools as part of a drive to educate people about the country’s national symbols, so that patriotism is at its pinnacle during the June/July extravaganza.
Addressing another important issue ahead of the tournament, the IMC said the security cluster (which is made up of ministries that include the correctional services and defence) has confirmed that the security plan for the World Cup is complete, and all those in the country for the 2010 event will be safe.
In the transport sector, all upgrades at all major airports like OR Tambo, Cape Town and Mangaung have been completed.
The committee said it noted reports that the OR Tambo Sandton section of the Gautrain will be ready before kick-off. “This will be a significant development given the ease with which visitors will travel between the airport and various destinations in Johannesburg,” Motlanthe said.
When coming to electricity matters, the IMC said it was encouraging to see that six stadiums have been fitted with fibre optic broadcasting infrastructure whilst the remaining four stadiums' fittings will be completed next month.
It seems that preparations for the World Cup are indeed going to plan, and the Organising Committee continues to strive towards hosting a fine tournament.
“The IMC is satisfied with the preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. All the bricks and mortar are now in place,” said the IMC deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe in a statement.
He said the committee was satisfied with all the reports submitted to them. These included reports on the management and training of protocol officials who will be involved in the management of guests and Heads of State attending the tournament.
“Most significantly, the meeting welcomed the report that all stadiums have been completed on time. This means no spectator will sit on wet cement come the June 11 kick-off,” said Motlanthe.
A book entitled “My Country“ has also been published and will be distributed to communities and schools as part of a drive to educate people about the country’s national symbols, so that patriotism is at its pinnacle during the June/July extravaganza.
Addressing another important issue ahead of the tournament, the IMC said the security cluster (which is made up of ministries that include the correctional services and defence) has confirmed that the security plan for the World Cup is complete, and all those in the country for the 2010 event will be safe.
In the transport sector, all upgrades at all major airports like OR Tambo, Cape Town and Mangaung have been completed.
The committee said it noted reports that the OR Tambo Sandton section of the Gautrain will be ready before kick-off. “This will be a significant development given the ease with which visitors will travel between the airport and various destinations in Johannesburg,” Motlanthe said.
When coming to electricity matters, the IMC said it was encouraging to see that six stadiums have been fitted with fibre optic broadcasting infrastructure whilst the remaining four stadiums' fittings will be completed next month.
It seems that preparations for the World Cup are indeed going to plan, and the Organising Committee continues to strive towards hosting a fine tournament.
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