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Throughout the years of apartheid soccer gave the people of South Africa hope and a since of excitement when there was little to be excited about. Soccer withstood apartheid,

With the first non-white soccer association being formed in 1903 (SA Indian Football Association) the SA Bantu Football Association was formed in 1933 and the SA Colored Football Association in 1936. After official Apartheid laws went into effect in 1948 these teams were denied funding and facilities yet they continued to play amongst themselves. On December 8, 1991 (following the fall of apartheid in 1990) the South African Football Association was formed on non-racial principles.

Soccer is the most popular sport in South Africa with a victory for a national team considered a victory for the country. On the day of his inauguration in 1994 Nelson Mandela left the official celebration to attend a soccer game between South Africa and Zambia. He was introduced to both teams during the half time break. In July 2007 thousands attended a game that was organized by FIFA to celebrate his 89th birthday at Newlands Stadium.

Now nine South African cities are gearing up to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament for the first time ever. The tournament will be held in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and Pretoria. South Africa will renovate 5 existing stadiums and build 5 new stadiums in preparation for the most important event in international soccer. You can see the 10 stadiums by clicking here.

The history of the tournament dates back to 1930 with teams from Africa participating since 1934.Cameroon's upset of Argentina in the 1990 world cup finals brought Africa onto the world stage of soccer. Now the time has come for South Africa to host the game they have loved for so long. With an estimated 2.7 million spectators and an additional 28 billion watching on television when the finals are shown the eyes of the world will truly be on South Africa.

Between the roaring crowds, thrills and goals fans may wish to visit some of the other attractions that South Africa has to offer. South Africa offers a diverse combination of people cultures and natural beauty. For the more frugal travelers South Africa may be one of the cheapest vacation destinations in the world according to SouthAfrica.info website.

Some of the attractions fans may wish to visit are Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Victoria Falls offers white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Visitors can also go horseback riding and take guided walking safaris.

Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are among the world's best wild life reserves, with over 30 South African National Parks to choose from this is sure to be a nature lovers paradise. South Africa offers a variety of Day Tours as well as scuba diving, shark diving, surfing and hiking.

South Africa's time has come and so has yours, be sure to enjoy all that they have to offer in 2010.

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World Cup 2010 Team Spotlight – South Africa

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The WORLD CUP FINALS had their final draw on Dec 4th, 2009. 32 teams were picked out of their respective pots and we now know the matchups for World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Need predictions for South Africa?

Our analysis indicates the hosts will do well to escape from a Group A that also includes Mexico and previous FIFA World Cup winners France and Uruguay.

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Not only is South Africa carrying the weight of hosting the first World Cup on African soil, the Bafana Bafana will feel the pressure to qualify for the round of 16, as no host nation has ever failed to advance past the opening round.

Group A: France, Mexico, South Africa and Uruguay

South Africa – FIFA Ranking: 86
Odds to win: +12500

Matchups:
Jun 11 v Mexico,
Jun 16 v Uruguay
Kim 22 v France

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As the hosts, South Africa gained automatic qualification, but South Africa still went through the qualification process, and was knocked out in the Second Round. The team will look to take some of the experience they gained from reaching the semifinals of the 2009 Confederations Cup, also hosted in the country last summer, into this year’s FIFA World Cup.

Newly appointed boss, Brazilian Carlos Alberto Parreira, will be at the helm as he searches to regain the respect he has lost after coaching Brazil to a World Cup victory in 1994.

Much of the side’s success will depend on the efforts both captain Aaron Mokoena, a physical defender, and talented midfield maestro Steven Pienaar of Everton. Pienaar has quickly become South Africa’s star player in the absence of the country’s most successful striker, Benni McCarthy, who has been frozen out of the international set-up following an altercation with former national team boss Joel Santana.

Pienaar has reinvented himself since his stint at Everton and should be able to bring confidence and leadership the to the entire squad. His performances during the FIFA Confederations Cup prove that he will play a vital role in any South African success in 2010.

The team will also rely heavily on the unsung heroics of versatile, hard working and resilient back Siboniso Gaxa, and Tsepho Masilela, a winger who strikes fear into opponents with his rampaging forays down the left-hand side.

South Africa has failed to make it beyond the group stages in both of their previous FIFA World Cup appearances. Their first appearance was in France 1998, and despite a 3-0 loss to the host nation, posted draws with Denmark and Saudi Arabia.

Their next appearance was in 2002 where they were bumped out after the group stage; despite beating Slovenia 1-0 for their first-ever FIFA World Cup win. Fortunately for them soccer is played out on the pitch and not on paper.

I expect South Africa will have a very tough time of advancing out of this group, but there is a first time for everything and there can be no greater motivation than representing their country in a FIFA World Cup on home soil.

The one intangible advantage is that they will have the support of the home crowd.

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Matt Martz is a sportswriter for the Bakersfield Californian located in Central California. “ Football (soccer) is a game in which a handful of fit men run around for one and a half hours watched by millions of people who could really use the exercise.”

Africa Ubuntu accommodation for the World Cup Football in 2010 has taken great care in respect of travelling concerns of our visitors,

• Safety, Security and Medical assistance – 24 hour security will be in place at all our resorts for the duration of this event. This will be to the highest standards, meeting the service levels expected by our foreign guests. This will be the same level as our resorts high season, with added security for your safety. Guards will be patrolling and response teams have medical training.
• Transport between host cities – Shuttles and busses to transport guests from one host city to another. Quotes can be requested on doing provisional booking. (Subject to availability)
• Transport on match days – Shuttles will be available from the resort and return after matches at a cost of Zar100 per person return.
• Transport for generally getting around – Shuttles will be on standby for guests to hire as a taxi service at the rates for distances travelled.
• Transport – Airport transfers will be available for arrival and departures. These rates will vary from resort to resort due to travel distances. (Average rate is Zar 250 one way.) You can request a quote when doing your reservation.
• Car hire, shuttle hire, bus hire can all be done through Africa Ubuntu.
• Tours and Safaris – These can be booked and arranged based on availability. The average rate for a day Safari or Wine Tour starts from Zar 500, relative to the requested resort as well as tour option.
• Entertainment at the resorts – Big screens, All matches of the tournament on the big screens, Sports lapas, Traditional bonfire and barbecue, restaurants, beer festivals, wine festivals, game viewing, wine tours, live entertainment, volleyball courts, mini football fields, fan villages, Parties with Dj’s, (These will vary by resort)
• Internet facilities – Information service, Internet Café, Shops, curios, cell phone hire, access cards.

For any other requirements let our trained staff assist you in your booking and planning for this incredible event.

Let Africa Ubuntu be your host Under African Skies.
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