11 JUNE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOCCER - FEEL IT IT IS HERE!!!!!!

Finally after much anticipation the 2010 FIFA World Cup is about to begin!!!! Feel It - It Is here!!!!!!! :-)) There is a truly electric atmosphere here in Cape Town and the rest of South Africa. The games are about to commence!!! Bafana Bafana will face Mexico City any moment now!!!!!

FRANCE STAYING AT THE LUXURY PEZULA RESORT HOTEL & SPA

During the Fifa 2010 World Cup Soccer the France Football Team will be staying at the luxury Pezula Hotel and Spa. Situated near Knysna on the picturesque Garden Route the French team have certainly chosen one of the best places to stay during the 2010 World Cup! Pezula is claimed to be the best luxury resort in the world!

ENGLAND WIN 3-1 DESPITE EGYPT HAVING A PHAROAH GO!

England had a decisive win against Egypt last night in the run up to the 2010 World Cup here in South Africa. Egypt had a Pharoah go but thanks to a brace of goals from Peter Crouch, England concluded the match 3 - 1 after a rather dodgy start! This will do Englands confidence the world of good after all the shananegins of the previous few weeks. Surely Crouch must now be one of the key players to fly out here for the 2010 Football World Cup. Lets hope so and well done England for your victory last night! More hot news from a very hot Cape Town!

100 DAYS UNTIL 2010 WORLD CUP FOOTBALL KICK OFF!

Its coming around pretty quicky and now only 100 days until the kick off of the 2010 Football World Cup! The nice host cities are all on track and in a state of readiness for the games to commence. In Cape Town the Green Point Stadium is completed. Jacob Zuma has called the magnificent stadium, Cape Towns third landmark after Table Mountain and Robben Island. It is a fantastic looking work of architecture and I'm sure will draw many admiring glances from visitors to the mother city. 100 days and counting, more hot news from a very hot Cape Town!

MUGABE'S NEPHEW IN FIFA DEALINGS

From a sweltering hot Cape Town here's some Hot news! The exclusive right to sell Fifa's hospitality packages has been awarded to president Robert Mugabe's nephew Philip Chiyangwa. The fact that Zimbabwe is the subject of International sanctions seems not to hold weight in the sporting arena.
Ticket prices are being slashed in South Africa to fill stadiums but Chiyangwa meanwhile is doing a rip roaring trade with Fifa's hospitality packages. These packages include premium match tickets and lots of goodies including "dedicated hostesses"! Another juicy update on the 2010 Worldcup Football.

VUVUZELA - SOUTH AFRICA'S UNIQUE SOUNDING TRUMPET!

Hello and Good Morning again from a warm and sunny Cape Town. Today I'm going to look at The Vuvuzela. This a plastic brightly coloured noise making trumpet, about a metre long, that has come to symbolise the sound of South African 2010 World Cup Football Fans!

Some would describe the sound of a Vuvuzela as sounding like an elephant blowing its trunk! To say that it’s loud is a considerable understatement but in terms of creating an atmosphere in a packed Stadium the Vuvuzela is undeniable!
To play the Vuvuzela requires a fair amount of technique. So be sure to get in some practice before the 2010 World Cup!
Vuvuzela supplier Boogieblast offers this advice: "Put your lips inside the mouthpiece and almost make a 'farting' sound. Relax your cheeks and let your lips vibrate inside the mouthpiece. As soon as you get that trumpeting sound, blow harder until you reach a ridiculously loud 'boogying blast'." Cool! Be sure to give it a go during the 2010 World Cup Football. Have an awesome day :-)

CAPE TOWN 2010 SOCCER WELLNESS EXPERIENCE!

Here in Cape Town & the Western Cape we have a different take on life. Capetownians are renowned for their hospitality and there are many places here to revive and rejuvenate the body and soul during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. From aromatherapy, reflexology, massages, ayurvedic to traditional African wellness therapies, Cape Town prides itself on its host of award winning wellness experiences!


If you fancy a wellness experience situated in fertile vineyards or amidst natural hot mineral springs and lush, exotic vegetation then the Cape Peninsula has it all. The Cape Peninsula is a diverse destination, and the health and wellness offerings here are limitless. The choice of how and where to indulge yourself, is endless!

Wave goodbye to worries and say hello to health & wellness in Cape Town during the 2010 World Cup Football!

2010 WORLD CUP SOME OF THE BETTER KNOWN TEAMS!

Yesterday I looked at some of the lesser known teams and today I'm having a look at some of the hot contenders for the 2010 World Cup here in South Africa! Lets begin with England. Fabio Capello has brought alot of discipline to the English side as witnessed most recently with the shenanigans involved within the team. I think England have a more mature and talented side than ever before and despite the goalkeeping position being a weak spot, the likes of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney should see England on top form plus they are in a relatively easy group placement. They could even go all the way and win the tournament - C'mon you England! England's counterparts Germany are also a very strong side and although technically not as strong, witness their demise by Spain in Euro 2008, Michael Ballack and his men are a force to be recognised with. Spain are not quite as Invincible as some would believe but in terms of pure technique the Spaniards with the likes of Fernando Torres are probably the strongest team on Earth! But we musn't discount Brazil, Italy and Indeed Portugal. Being a betting man I think Portugal could end up as the winners of the 2010 World Cup Football here in South Africa. You heard it here first folks!

2010 GRANDSTAND - THE LOWDOWN ON SOME OF THE LESSER KNOWN QUALIFIED TEAMS

With the 32 places already decided here is a quick look at some of the more unusual teams in the 2010 World Cup Football. Japan - the "Blue Samurai" arrives here on these shores with a formidable maestro in the form of Shunsuke Nakamura. Australia not known for their football (Australian rules football doesn't count as the beautiful game ;-)) have qualified in style and although not a team renowned for their style have plenty of grit and attitude and Tim Cahill looks like one to watch. North Korea are unlikely to excel yet they have the star players of Ahn Young-Hak and Jong Tae-Se and will be vulnerable yet fearless! Over to Europe and Serbia have a lot of talent but sometimes lack discipline but watch out for Nemanja Vidic and Dejan Stankovic for awesome composure. Switzerland may have invented the cuckoo clock but are at the top of a tough qualifying group and with their renowned discipline if not Inspiring play they may get through to the second round - watch out for star player Valon Behrami. Well there you have a quick whistle stop tour of the some of the more unusual teams and I guess outsiders in the 2010 Football World Cup here in South Africa. Have a great day! :-)

STATISTICS AND FACTS ABOUT THE 2010 WORLD CUP

According to statistics 500,000 visitors will arrive here in South Africa during the 2010 Soccer World Cup - thats alot of people! 90% of these visitors are expected to visit Cape Town during this period. This is fantastic news for all the retailers and businesses in Cape Town who will surely benefit greatly from this Influx of people. Just a few stats live here from Cape Town on a balmy evening!

NELSON MANDELA HOLDING THE SOCCER 2010 WORLD CUP

Great image this one, our great Ambassador - the one and only Nelson Mandela holding the Football World Cup! Like the outline of Africa on the cup and Mr Mandela seems to be giving the cup some good vibes closing his eyes focusing on Bafana Bafana! Greetings one and all from Cape Town on a slightly cooler, though still very warm Wednesday 10 February 2010. World Cup 2010 is now only 120 days to kick off - OH YEH!!

BAFANA BAFANA FANS IN ANTICIPATION OF THE 2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP!

Live from a very hot Cape Town, so hot in fact that I'm tempted to quote from one of  my fav movies "They say that it was so hot in the city today, grown men were walking up to cops on street corners begging them to shoot them." Indeed! Its hot here folks, phew! :-)
The photo above shows some Bafana Bafana supporters in full flow and dress! Bafana Bafana for those of you who don't know is the name of the official South African Soccer Team in the 2010 Soccer World Cup. So good are Bafana Bafana that they named them twice ;-) South Africans are pinning theire hopes on Bafana Bafana as they start they World Cup 2010 playing Mexico at Soccer City Johanessburg. C'mon on Bafana Bafana!! I reckon they could get lucky and make the last 16 - you heard it first folks! Now its time for a cold cold drink with lotsa ICE :-)

AHH THE BEAUTIFUL GAME - FEMALE ARGENTIAN FOOTBALL FANS!

This is what the beautiful game is all about - beautiful female fans! In this case Argentian female fans :-) Whats do they feed these girls on?! They seem to be loving it anyway! Another live update on the 2010 Football World Cup here from Cape Town South Africa.

PANORAMIC VIEW OF CAPE TOWN & TABLE MOUTAIN FROM SIGNAL HILL

This really gives you an excellent view of Cape Town and Table Mountain as viewed from Signal Hill. The 2010 stadium can be viewed in the City below by clicking the North on the virtual compass in the direction of Table Bay. Another live update from the City Of Cape Town on a warm sunny day!

Cityscape in South Africa

PITCH EYE VIEW OF THE NEW GREEN POINT CAPE TOWN 2010 FOOTBALL STADIUM!

Well folks yesterday I showed you a panoramic view of the top of the brand new 2010 World Cup Football Stadium in Cape Town. Today here's a view from the Pitch level. Awesome panorama and one to wet your appetite for the upcoming games. Live here on a overcast day in the mother city Cape Town, home of the 2010 Fifa Football World Cup!

World Cup Stadium in South Africa

360 DEGREE VIEW INSIDE CAPE TOWNS NEW SOCCER STADIUM!!

You've gotta look at this! How cool, a 360 degree view inside the newly built 2010 World Cup Soccer Stadium here in Green Point, Cape Town. This stadium will host some of the key games in the 2010 World Cup. Be one of the first to have a virtual tour of the remarkable stadium! Live here from Cape Town bringing you all the latest news of the 2010 World Cup Football.
2010 Stadium from the top in South Africa

FOURTH ROUND OF 2010 FOOTBALL TICKET SALES STARTS THIS TUESDAY FEB 9!!

Your chance to purchase tickets for the World Cup Soccer 2010, the greatest show on earth, starts this Tuesday February 9th and ends on Wednesday April 7th. This is the 4th round of ticket sales and already 2 million tickets have been sold is the previous 3 rounds. A further 1 million tickets are still up for grabs! Previous sales required an application process whereas the fourth sales process is on a first come first served basis. Fifa says there is a greater chance of getting tickets in the Category 1 & 2. They cost more but offer a better viewing experience. Of course they also say that there is a higher chance of suceess when applying for lower profile games. Tickets here in South Africa the host Nation of the 2010 World Cup Football cost from 140 ZAR (approx 12 GBP), these are category four tickets and are only available to South African citizens. More exciting updates from the heart of the Mother City here in Cape Tow, South Africa!

2010 WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA 2 MILLION TICKETS SOLD!

After three of five ticketing sales phases for the 2010 World Cup South Africa, over 2-million tickets – two-thirds of the total available – have been sold. This represents an increase of 24.9 percent in applications from South African residents in the third sales phase when compared to the earlier ticketing stages. The next ticketing sales phase will start on 9 February and end on 7 April. Another exciting 2010 World Cup Football update from the Mother City - Cape Town, South Africa.

OH, OH, LISTEN TO THE MUSIC - REVOLUTION RECORDS THE BEST MUSIC SHOP IN CAPE TOWN!!

To all you music lovers out there! Looking for the best selection in Vinyl and Cd's during your visit to Cape Town 2010 World Cup Football? Go Immediately to Revolution Records In Observatory (Obz) just 10mins drive from the centre of Cape Town. Since opening in 2003 this shop has attracted visitors from all over the globe in search of elusive vinyl and never go away empty handed! A veritable feast of music and a pandoras box of goodies awaits you at Revolution Records. Shop owner Laurent Lemoine is a music head of note and you will not be disappointed with the huge awray of music he has on offer. During you visit to Cape Town 2010 for the Soccer World Cup do yourself a favour and visit Laurents Revolution Records in Obz, Cape Town! Have a great day :-)

BUY SOUTH AFRICAN ART PRINTS FOR 2010 WORLD CUP SOCCER!!

Have a look at some of the fantastic affordable giclee prints availble here at www.defineart.co.uk

We offer the best selection of South African Art Prints here in South Africa. The World Cup Soccer commences here in June - South Africa and South African Art is now very Vogue! Spoil Yourself :-)
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SOUTH AFRICA IS EXPECTING 500,000 FOREIGN VISITORS TO ATTEND THE 2010 WORLD CUP!

South Africa is expecting over half a million people to attend the 2010 World Cup Football in June of this year! 90% are expected to visit Cape Town during this time and this has to be great news for the tourism Industry! With so much to see and do, tourists will be spoilt for choice. You could spend your entire holiday in Cape Town without venturing further afield to such places as the famous Cape winelands or the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Cape Town really does have so much to offer. How about this for just a few things to do in Cape Town during the 2010 World Cup Soccer: The best beaches in the Southern Hemisphere, powder white sand, palm trees, clear blue seas with the mountains as your backdrop. Shopping heaven at the V and A Waterfront, all of your big name brands plus restuarants, bars, live music, huge yachting marinas, you could spend your entire vacation just walking around the Waterfront! Cape Town city centre is a safe cool place to unwind after your shopping sprees with fabulous architecture and cool & trendy bars & eateries with nightclubs to boogey the night away. Table Mountain looks over the city and is an Imposing site for first time visitors to this magical city. Whether you like to climb or take a leasurely trip up on the cable car Table Mountain is a must do on your visit to Cape Town during the 2010 World Cup Football. Thanks for reading this blog and hope you have a fantastic day! :-)

FOOTBALL MANIA AT THE CAPE TOWN WATERFRONT!!

They say in life in nots what you know but who you know! This very morning I have been at the Cape Town V & A Waterfront with my dad who agreed to film the new football taxi in action - thanks Dad! These football water taxis will ferry passengers around the Cape Town Waterfront during the 2010 Football World Cup. Something to look forward to on your visit to Cape Town! See the photo above for a photo inside the football with Table Mountain in the background! Video will be coming soon! Have a great day :-)

PROSTITUTION A NO GO DURING WORLD CUP - PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS TO DO!

Prostitution may be a no go in Cape Town during the world cup but hey there's plenty more to see and do! A recent article in a local newspaper alluded to the fact that tourists tempted to use the services of prostitutes during the 2010 Football World Cup could be arrested and end up behind bars. Interestingly some members of parliament have also called for the decriminalisation of prostitution! However the clear message from Cape Towns Vice Squad to all tourists coming out to South Africa for the 2010 Football World Cup is to stay away from the prostitutes. Fair play, as there are plenty more exciting legal things to do in Cape Town! Watch this post for further exciting updates..Yours live from Cape Town.

THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA!

When you arrive in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup Football you simply have visit Kalk Bay about 30 minutes drive from the centre of Cape Town. Here you will find a bustling harbour with stunning views across False Bay. Situated on the Indian Ocean side of the Cape Peninsula, Kalk Bay offers the best Fish and Chips in South Africa! Drive down to the harbour and you will be spoilt for choice for the freshest fish and chips imaginable! There are various eateries there and you can choose to sit down or have a take away. Just another exciting thing for you to explore on your visit to South Africa during the 2010 world cup football!

LIST OF FUNNIES POSTED ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM WEBSITE :-)

These questions about South Africa were posted on a South African Tourism Website and were answered by the website owner (great sense of humour!). All part of the great South African humour you can expect as part of your 2010 Football World Cup Experience!


Q: Does it ever get windy in South Africa ? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? ( UK )

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.

Q: Will I be able to see elephants in the street? ( USA )

A: Depends how much you’ve been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Durban to Cape Town – can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden )

A: Sure, it’s only two thousand kilometres take lots of water…

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in South Africa ? ( Sweden )

A: So it’s true what they say about Swedes…

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in South Africa ? Can you send me a list of them in JHB, Cape Town , Knysna and Jeffrey’s Bay? ( UK )

A: What did your last slave die of?

Q: Can you give me some information about Koala Bear racing in South Africa? ( USA )

A: Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the pacific. A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe which does not…oh forget it. Sure, the Koala Bear racing is every Tuesday night in Hillbrow. Come naked.

Q: Which direction is north in South Africa ? ( USA )

A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we’ll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Can I bring cutlery into South Africa ? ( UK )

A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys’ Choir schedule? ( USA )

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is…oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Hillbrow, straight after the Koala Bear races. Come naked.

Q: Do you have perfume in South Africa ? ( France )

A: No, WE don ‘t stink.

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in South Africa ? ( USA )

A: Anywhere where a significant number of Americans gather.

Q: Can you tell me the regions in South Africa where the female population is smaller than the male population? ( Italy )

A: Yes, gay nightclubs.

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in South Africa ? ( France )

A: Only at Christmas.

Q: Are there killer bees in South Africa ? ( Germany )

A: Not yet, but for you, we’ll import them.

Q: Are there supermarkets in Cape Town and is milk available all year round?

A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegan hunter-gatherers. Milk is illegal.

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in South Africa who can di spense rattlesnake serum. ( USA )

A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca, which is where YOU come from. All South African snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.

Q: I was in South Africa in 1969, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Hillbrow. Can you help? ( USA )

A: Yes, but you will probably still have to pay her by the hour.

Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? ( USA )

A: Yes, but you’ll have to learn it first.

COOL SOUTH AFRICAN ART FOR 2010 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP!

One of the great things about coming to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup is the truly Impressive range of South African Artwork. From township art right through to Investment art South Africa has it all. There are some nice examples of great contemorary South African artists at http://www.defineart.co.uk/ - certainly worth checking out for some stunning landscape and wildlife limited edition prints. All part of the mazing cultural experience that is South Africa the home of 2010 Football World Cup!

2010 SOCCER BALL FOOTBALL ADVERTISING PHENOMENA - CHECK THIS OUT!!

An Awesome advertising phenomena, something very exciting and different for the 2010 World Cup Football here in South Africa.  A huge 3 metre football which can be either a fixed land based unit or a water based taxi ferrying your clients around the waterfront area. You can have your companies logo branded on all of the outside panels plus the functionally of being able to sell your product on the inside.  The footballs are incredibly stable being of a polyester steel construction and come complete with Interior lights, fittings and acrylic window panels. They can be fully customised to your companies specific requests. Currently there are two flat screen TV's inside where your company can show infomercials or anything you feel is applicable. The land based units can have a central bar from where you can sell your products, perfect for selling airtime, alcoholic beverages, coffee, burgers, you name it! The water based unit will have a minibar and table from where the skipper can serve drinks whilst in transit. Inside there is fixed seating for up to 8 people. A unique upside to all of this is that the coverage for the 2010 World Cup Football will be huge and these footballs will be visible in every foreign journalists photograph or TV screen around the world! The coverage Internationally is obviously Huge!! These footballs will be the talk of the town! Please feel free to contact me for further details on this Awesome opportunity - Thank you!

5 COOL THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN DURING 2010 WORLD CUP!

2010 FIFA World Cup is now only months away with kickoff in June 2010! Live from Cape Town here are my daily reports.
5 Cool things to do in Cape Town during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
1. Table Mountain - take the cablecar up Table Mountain for amazing views across the Mother City and beyond to Table Bay. Truly an amazing site. Also a very trendy spot to have lunch with the superb views as your backdrop.
2. Visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town for an astonishing array of shops, restuarants, hotels, live entertainment, ferries to Robben Island (Nelson Mandela was Imprisioned there), Art Galleries, Ocean Aquarium to name a few, you name it the Waterfront has it all! You could happily spend days walking around here and never get bored.
3. Long Street in the centre of Cape Town is well worth seeking out for its groovy selection of shops, eateries, pubs, night clubs, pool halls, swimming baths, superb architecture and electric at night! The place to see and to be seen :-)
4. Seapoint with its huge range of restuarants and one of the best walking or running promenades in the world, this really is the place to eat the finest food and afterwards enjoy a relaxing walk along the seafront with the Atlantic Ocean right there to enjoy!
5. Just further along from Sea Point is Camps Bay Beach with its Palm Trees and pure white sand this truly has to be one of the most spectacular beaches on the planet. With Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles as your backdrop you can sun yourself and afterwards have sun downers in any one of many very cool and vibey eateries.
These are just 5 Cool things to do in Cape Town during the Football / Soccer World Cup 2010. Over the next few weeks I will be listing many more Interesting things to do in South Africa. Hope you enjoy - thanks for reading :-)

2010 WORLD CUP GRANDSTAND STADIUM VENUES

With now only 138 days until kick off I expect some of your are curious to know where the great games of football are going to played? The 4 key stadiums will be Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Green Point Stadium,  Soccer City and Moses Mabhida Stadium. Lets start with Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Situated in Port Elizabeth along the Eastern Seaboard of South Africa, this 48 500 seater stadium has an eye catching roof structure which is sure to draw attention. With a natural grass playing surface this stadium with its spectacular architecture will be something for all to admire! Next up is Cape Towns awesome Green Point Stadium with a capacity of nearly 70 000 and its sweeping silhouette this stadium is an amazing site. Having watched the building of this stadium first hand I can report that it blends in beautifully with its surrounds. Soccer City in Johannesburg is the crown prince of stadiums and will host the opening game and celebrations. The stadiums design is built around the idea of an African calabash and its appeal is heightened when lit up at night! The stadium has a capacity of 95 000 seats - this is the home of South African football!
The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban is quite magnificent like a collosal UFO mother ship. With a high tech cable car running across the top, designed to take visitors to the highest point of the stadium. There they can enjoy breath taking views of the city and surrounds! Designed to seat 70 000 people is a world class multi-functional stadium. This concludes our quick tour of 4 of the new grandstand stadiums to host the games of the FIFA 2010 Football World Cup! Please feel free to add any comments and I welcome you to my next post on this exciting blog - Thank you!

THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN DURING THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2010

Cape Town has been described as one of the seven wonders of the world and "the fairest Cape I did ever see" by Sir Walter Raleigh! Its a fantastic city with a rich diversity of culture, people, places to visit and things to do. From taking the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, to the beaches along the Atlantic shoreline and the shopping buzz of the vast Waterfront area, everthing is within immediate reach! If you are feeling more adventurous then the Cape Winelands and the Cape Point Nature Reserve are but a drive away. Cape Townians are Internationally reknowned for their hospitality and good humour.Anyone visiting the "Mother city" will be sure to experience this first hand. The World Cup is now only months away and already the city is a buzz with expectation of this amazing sporting event. Over the next few weeks I will discussing more about what to do in Cape Town during the football world cup with details of where to hang out, which beaches to visit and how to have one of the most memorable holidays of a life time! Welcome to my blog, I hope you find something of Interest, please feel free to leave any comments or ideas. Thanks, have a great day :-)

FIFA WORLD CUP 140 DAYS UNTIL KICK-OFF!!

Live from Cape Town this is the first of many blog entrys associated with the 2010 FIFA Football World Cup to be hosted here in South Africa. With only 140 days now until kick off the country is in full swing in its preperations for this awesome sporting event! We have already had the draw in December 2009 here in Cape Town at the Conference Centre and this has determined the fate of which country plays who in the group play offs. South Africa is in Group A alongside France, Mexico and Uruguay - some tough competition! The opening game will be at 16:00 on 11 June 2010. The host nation South Africa will play Mexico at the crown prince of stadiums - Soccer City, Johanessburg. A thrilling opening game I'm sure!