2010 - Our 2010 role

Our 2010 role

Official host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup^TM

Our 2010 role

The City’s goal is to stage the “best World Cup ever”. And with many legacy projects in place we want to make sure that all Joburg’s citizens score. Here’s our game plan.

To 2010 and beyond

The race is on to be ready for 2010, but legacy projects will ensure that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ leaves an impression on Joburg long after the final whistle has blown.

The key to free-flowing roads

The Bus Rapid Transit system, which features dedicated bus lanes, is set to revolutionise the way people travel around Johannesburg

Football business is booming

There are myriad opportunities for businesses to become involved in the World Cup, and the City is actively pursuing public-private partnerships.

World Cup's green legacy

More trees, clean rivers and green playing fields are some of the long-lasting benefits from the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ that Joburg’s residents will enjoy

Come on over

Welcome to Joburg - the heartbeart of Africa, the economic and cultural centre of South Africa, where people work hard and play harder.
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City of Gold goes Green

The City of Joburg is partnering with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ organisers in an innovative and ambitious environmental programme that aims to leave a positive environmental legacy long after the 2010 tournament.
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Case study - Report 1, June 2008

This report is part of a larger case study project. Simply put, a case study straddles the divide between a formal monitoring and evaluation process and a journalist’s account of progress.
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Bold vision

There’s no doubt about it - the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is the greatest event to happen in Joburg’s 120-year history, except perhaps the discovery of gold, which got the ball rolling in the first place.

And the way the City of Johannesburg pulls off its part in the spectacular tournament will define the success of the entire event, in local and international minds.

Requirements
Joburg’s main emphasis is necessarily on meeting the FIFA requirements for stadiums, transport and supporting infrastructure, but the competition itself is only a month-long “interlude” in a major project to fast-track development that will change the face of Johannesburg forever.

It’s true that hosting the World Cup is a national event, and Joburg can only claim a part in its success. But any way you slice it, that part is pivotal.

Ceremonies
The opening ceremony and opening and final matches will be in Joburg; the headquarters of FIFA and the Local Organising Committee are in Joburg; it will house the International Broadcast Centre; and it will be the transport hub for the event. It has two World Cup stadiums, and is the base for overflow fans from at least four other venues.

Joburg 2010 aims “To host the best World Cup ever”. This is a bold vision. It means the City must surpass the high standards set by previous host cities, and combine it with the warmth, generosity and welcome of an African experience.