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Power Lifeline for South Africa World Cup

Posted by News Desk on April 29, 2009
Filed in: Community Report, News Snips, South Africa

South Africa is to get an emergency electricity supply from 12 of its neighbours when it hosts the 2010 football World Cup. The Southern African Power Pool, which brings together a number of regional electricity companies made the pledge in a meeting yesterday. Last year South Africa suffered severe power cuts which prompted questions about [...]

2010 World Cup ‘Will Leave Legacy of Pride in Africa’ – FIFA President

Posted by News Desk on January 27, 2009
Filed in: Life & Culture, South Africa, Sports

The 2010 World Cup to be hosted by South Africa will leave the legacy of security in the country and of pride on the continent, says FIFA president Sepp Blatter. “We have to trust in the African’ ability to organise the competition. Trust will give them confidence. If they have confidence, they will be better in the future, not only as footballers, but as organisers.”


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