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1. • • Certainly, the World Cup gave the country a hedge against the global recession, and has produced a temporary growth spurt. It has prompted a very necessary upgrading of transport infrastructure, and has demonstrated that South Africa has formidable technical capacity.
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   Why is Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

   • FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and the Chairman of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa Irvin Khoza explain why it’s time for Africa to host the event. For the first time, in 2010 the FIFA World Cup will be held on African soil, underscoring the faith that football’s world governing body has in the continent and its people.

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   Are South Africa's cities ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

   • From Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, to Johannesburg, a busy, bustling business hub, South Africa’s cities have pulled out all the stops to get ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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   When did South Africa host the FIFA World Cup?

   • In 2004, South Africa was awarded the bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup-- the first African country to do so. This was a significant event in sporting history considering how in September 1961, South Africa was suspended from international soccer and other sporting events following the country’s apartheid regime (Asokan).

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   Will 2010 be a great World Cup?

   • “It will be a great World Cup in 2010, the first on the African continent and people should grace the occasion with a positive spirit.” With a buzzing economy, a vibrant culture and true sporting spirit, South Africa promises to play great host to the FIFA World Cup, football’s showpiece event, in 2010.

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3. www.bbc.com › sport › africaSouth Africa marks 10-year anniversary of 2010 World Cup - BBC

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   Jun 11, 2020 · South Africa is marking 10 years since the 2010 World Cup kicked off on home soil, with both a flood of memories and an insistence that the tournament legacy remains strong.

4. storymaps.arcgis.com › stories › 5be2f12baea84af79aThe Impacts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

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   Nov 29, 2019 · Overview. Aside from financial repercussions, the 2010 South Africa World Cup also faced other humanitarian controversies including the fear of increased human trafficking. In South Africa where human trafficking is rampant, critics expressed concern that the situation will only be exacerbated during the World Cup.

5. mg.co.za › article › 2010/04/21-world-cup-a-definingWorld Cup ‘a defining moment’ for SA – The Mail & Guardian

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   Apr 21, 2010 · The Soccer World Cup in 50 days’ time will be South Africa’s greatest opportunity to show off the diversity and potential of the nation and the whole of Africa, President Jacob Zuma said...

6. www.independent.co.uk › incoming › world-cup-2010World Cup 2010: The man behind the regeneration of South Africa's

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   Black and mixed-race sportsmen and women across the country called for the ' rest of the world to boycott South Africa teams; the policy of "isolation" led to South Africa being banned...

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   2010 FIFA World Cup is destined to become the most exhilarating and memorable tournament we have ever seen. That is why the Official Slogan of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is: ‘Ke Nako. Celebrate Africa’s Humanity.’ Now is the time! There is no better time for South Africa to host the event: following decades of struggle culminating in the rebirth

8. www.theguardian.com › football › 20102010 World Cup: Is Africa football's unheralded star?

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   May 21, 2010 · What the 2010 World Cup clearly shows is that Africa is now a serious player in the world of football. This represents a remarkable turnaround in a relatively short period of time.

9. www.academia.edu › 1932354 › The_2010_World_Cup_inThe 2010 World Cup in South Africa: A Millennial Capitalist ...

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   The FIFA 2010 Football World Cup hosted by South Africa will be the first World Cup to be held on African soil. It presents a historic opportunity to import the World Cup to areas on the periphery of world football and to further broaden the cultural, political and socioeconomic base of the game.