20 August 2010

14 July 2010

1. Introduction

In the last few days, there has been unanimous opinion by domestic and international observers, amongst them international football fans, visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries, and most especially FIFA, that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the first to the hosted in Africa, was a success.

8 July 2010

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will partner with the popular series “Rize Mzansi” in its second run starting in July 2010 - this SABC- commissioned educational TV programme aligns very nicely to the key objectives of government’s initiative to empower citizens with information on government economic programmes aimed to improve their lives.

8 July 2010

Pretoria – Government today outlined a multi-faceted plan to prevent any outbreak of violence against anyone, including foreign nationals in South Africa and further called upon all civic organizations, political parties, youth formations and the religious fraternity to work together.

22 June 2010

The South African government calls on the nation to continue supporting the national football team, Bafana Bafana, as they encounter France in their final Group A match at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein today, Tuesday, 22 June 2010.

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said: “We need to rally behind Bafana Bafana in the same way we did prior to the start of the tournament, and ensure that the spirit remains high.

7 July 2010

Government has congratulated the Spanish and Dutch national football teams for making it to the finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup after their respective victories against Germany and Uruguay.

The final takes place this Sunday, 11 July 2010, at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg.

17 June 2010

Government appeals to the nation to continue rallying behind the country’s hosting of the historic 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Government spokesperson Themba Maseko says: “We are still in the initial stages of the tournament. And this is not the time to pull back, regardless of the disappointment we may feel after Bafana Bafana’s loss to Uruguay on 16 June 2010.”

11 June 2010

The South African government congratulates the national football team, Bafana Bafana, on their performance against Mexico this afternoon at the opening game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.

Government also congratulates the South African people and all international visitors for the organised and professional manner in which they came together to celebrate this historic moment. We urge for more of this throughout the tournament and beyond.

11 June 2010

Government spokesperson Themba Maseko said today, Friday 11 June 2010, marks a significant milestone in the history of post-apartheid South Africa.

“The kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup later today is a culmination of 16 years of hard work, inspired by the vision of the founding president of a free and democratic South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

10 June 2010

On the eve before South Africa hosts the greatest show on earth, the South African Police Service (SAPS) assures all within the country’s borders, citizens and visitors alike that normal services will be rendered and policing continues.

Government spokesperson Themba Maseko today said, “Of the country’s 190 000 police officers, only 40 000 have been allocated to World Cup operations.  These officers will be supported by their counterparts from the 32 participating teams.”