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A lot has been going down as the city of gold prepares for the World Cup. But don’t worry if you can’t keep up with the pace, I’ve got a library chock-full of all the news and views for you right here.
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Soccer City is ready for play
Celebrations at Soccer CityIT'S finally finished - Soccer City has celebrated its roof-wetting with a huge braai to thank everyone for their hard work.
 
Take a seat at Soccer City
From the stands of Soccer CityWITHIN a few weeks, Soccer City will be ready for its trial run ahead of the World Cup. The seats are in and the grass is growing.
 
Imagine a stadium like no other
Work on the calabashSOCCER City is shaping up to be a unique venue, designed to look like an African pot being warmed by flames from a pit of fire.
 
Concert to bang drum for football
Orlando StadiumINTERNATIONAL stars are being lined up to perform at a huge concert on the eve of the World Cup, which will be broadcast worldwide.
 
FIFA pleased with stadium progress
Soccer CityAN inspection of World Cup stadiums has given FIFA and its partners "a high confidence level", with the world body "very impressed".
 
Huge art show planned for 2010
Artists of AfricaAN exhibition of works collected from around the continent will add an artistic legacy to the football tournament, and show Africa to the world.
 
Woza Football Friday, woza
We're learning the Diski DanceTHIS Friday, and every Friday until 11 June 2010, wear your team's football jersey, learn the Diski Dance, and ramp up World Cup excitement.
 
Thousands volunteer for World Cup
Let's helpAPPLICATIONS to volunteer for the World Cup are closed, with nearly 68 000 signed up – and Joburg boasts the biggest number of applicants.
 
Vuvuzelas trumpet stadium opening
Opening Dobsonville StadiumMOROKA Swallows took on Orlando Pirates to christen the new pitch at the refurbished Dobsonville Stadium.
 
More Joburgers sign up for 2010
Let's helpTHERE are just a few days left to apply as a volunteer, with nearly 12 000 applications from Jozi already.
 
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