Eng, Germany 'shame on you'

I was browsing through a few news paper articles about the 2010 World Cup and had to laugh when I saw a snipped of what FIFA secretary General Jerome Valcke slammed the media yesterday in Germany and England saying that they were largely responsible for portraying South Africa in a bad light.

He alledgely said" Where do we have to organise the next world cup to make everyone happy - The moon?". He urged the foreign media to afford South Africa the same respect that they did for previous World Cups in Germany, and Japan/South Korea.
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End game: two more stadiums open, two to go

Appeared in the Witness - 21 January 2010.

JOHANNESBURG - Two more of South Africa's 2010 World Cup Stadiums will open to the public this weekend., with matches planned in Cape Town and Polekwane.

The opening of the 70 000 seater Cape Town stadium and 45 000 Peter Mokaba stadium means just two more venues have to be completed before pre-tournament testing before the World Cup.

These are the Johannesburg's soccer city, which will host the Tournament's opening match on June 11 and the final a month later, and Nelspruit's Mbombela Stadium.

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A different view of 2010

This year is the big 2010 soccer event. But what do you do if your clients are just not that into soccer. What if the sound of the mighty vuvuzela makes them want to run for cover? What if the thought of crowds and the 2010 traffic is just too much to bear?

You could run for cover and take a month long vacation or you could start acting smart and buy all of your key clients web cams for video conferencing. Why not come up with a campaign specifically aimed at letting your clients feel at ease about operating in 2010.

Rules when using FIFA approved 2010 gifts

1. There are specific rules when using FIFA approved 2010 gifts. Please make sure that you are aware of the rules to prevent legal action being taken against your firm.
2. When purchasing corporate gifts with the FIFA 2010 logo on them, you will need to sign an agreement that states the following:
   The Products will only be distributed directly to customers, stockholders, employees or suppliers as an expression of appreciation or achievement.
3. Under no circumstances will the Products be sold or exchanged for any goods or services including being provided as a promise or an on-going business relationship.
4. Under no circumstances will the Product be marketed or promoted so as to suggest that they are meant for sale to the public.
5. The Product will not be exported without the knowledge and approval of the Product Supplier.
6. The Products will not be provided or bundled with other gifts or products, or branded with any marks or logos in a way as to create an association that the giver or the Product Supplier, or is associated with, FIFA or any FIFA sponsor, affiliate, competition or partner.
7. The Company will not to make any written or oral statement or do anything, including displaying the Products or likeness of the Product in public, including by electronic means, in a way that could reasonably be interpreted that the Company is affiliated or associated with the Product Supplier or FIFA.
   

Puma setting its sights on Africa

As Africa gears to host its first World Cup, Puma is also setting its sights on the continent. With partnerships with national teams, using sub-Saharan cotton and dyes, the equipment and clothing manufacturer is relying on the event to consolidate its position locally. The German brand has therefore made it known that in the second half of 2009, 2% of its clothing lines will integrate cotton produced in Africa.
Plan ahead for your 2010 clothing needs.

Lawsuit over ‘fake’ memorabilia

Ryan Giggs and his Manchester United team mates during a training session in South Africa last year. Manchester United Limited, which manufactures trade marked United memorabilia, says there has been a major increase in fake goods in the build-up up to the 2010 World Cup.

On Tuesday it will apply for a default judgment in the Cape High Court against a local store accused of selling branded soccer clothing. The shop owner has denied the allegations, saying he will defend the action in court.
Photo: Project 2010

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Wind power project

South Africa’s state-run power utility Eskom plans to start operating wind turbines this year to boost the supply of electricity. It’s a welcome relief for organisers of the 2010 World Cup who have come under fire following rolling blackouts around the country last year. Eskom spokesperson Fani Zulu on Monday confirmed that 50 wind turbines will be erected over the next 12 months. Eskom, FIFA and the 2010 LOC have also established contingency plans to ensure that the tournament will not be affected. This includes the construction of ’pocket’ power stations at each stadium which will supply electricity 24 hours before each match to ensure that any power disruptions to the national grid will not impact on the tournament.
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