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Sights and sounds of Soweto

If you’re in Joburg, it’d be a waste to miss out on a tour of the vibrant township of Soweto. The place is packed with history, high spirits and hot spots.

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Woza Football Friday, woza

THIS Friday, and every Friday until 11 June 2010, wear your team's football jersey, learn the Diski Dance, and ramp up World Cup excitement.

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Blow the vuvuzela

The loud blaring around the stadium is the sound of South African football – the vuvuzela. And the brightly coloured plastic trumpet is standard equipment if you’re a football fan.

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Soccer City

Soccer City is the home of South African football.
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City of Gold goes Green

The City of Joburg is partnering with the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ organisers in an innovative and ambitious environmental programme that aims to leave a positive environmental legacy long after the 2010 tournament.
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Soccer City is ready for play
Celebrations at Soccer CityIT'S finally finished - Soccer City has celebrated its roof-wetting with a huge braai to thank everyone for their hard work.
 
Take a seat at Soccer City
From the stands of Soccer CityWITHIN a few weeks, Soccer City will be ready for its trial run ahead of the World Cup. The seats are in and the grass is growing.
 
Imagine a stadium like no other
Work on the calabashSOCCER City is shaping up to be a unique venue, designed to look like an African pot being warmed by flames from a pit of fire.
 

11 June 2010 - 11 July 2010

Vision to be the best ever
Joburg plays a crucial role in 2010, and the City aims to make it the best World Cup yet.

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Leaving a legacy
The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will leave a legacy that lives beyond the actual event.

Football business
Opportunities abound in the city for budding entrepreneurs or established businesses.

A green agenda
More trees, clean rivers and green playing fields are some of the long-lasting benefits from the 2010 FIFA World Cup that Joburg’s residents will enjoy.

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