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Royal Bafokeng 2010 World Cup Stadium: Continuing the Bafokeng Legacy
Located in Rustenburg, the Royal Bafokeng stadium was opened in 1999 and was entirely funded by the Royal Bafokeng community. Over a decade ago, the Bafokeng won a legal battle that entitled them to 20% of the platinum mined on their land. This is th...
Mbombela 2010 World Cup Stadium: Nelspruit’s Gateway to the Lowveld
Of the ten world-class sporting venues for the Fifa world cup, Mbombela stadium is one of the five sporting precincts to be built from scratch. The R1.3 billion stadium will comfortably seat 46 000 football fans under a cantilever roof. Mbombela has...
World Cup 2010 Public Perception Barometer: South Africans Optimistic About Preparations
The Confederations Cup was successfully hosted by South Africa in June this year. Fifa president Sepp Blatter gave the country a pass mark in its preparations for the biggest sporting event to come to the African continent, the 2010 football world cu...
Loftus Versfeld 2010 World Cup Stadium: Pretoria’s Historic Landmark
Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria has undergone many changes since it was first erected in 1923. The original construction could seat a mere 2000 people, and it did not have any of the facilities that it boasts today. The stadium is by far one of t...
Bloemfontein’s Free State Stadium Adds a Modern Edge to the Traditional Landscape
Previously known as Vodacom Park following a lengthy sponsorship deal, the City of Roses’ Free State Stadium is set to undergo a major revamp as June 2010 approaches. The transformation will allow the stadium to hold up to 45 000 spectators, as the...
Peter Mokaba 2010 World Cup Stadium: Inspired by Polokwane’s Boabab Tree
Peter Mokaba stadium is one of the brand new stadiums that will be debuted at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Situated 5 kilometers from Polokwane city center, the capital of Limpopo, this world-class stadium seats 45 000 football fans. It also boasts 1657 ...

