November 3rd, 2009 by zeandre
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Coca-Cola Park, previously known as Ellis Park, was first built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again exclusively for rugby. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium. However, in 2008 the stadium was renamed after the Coca-Cola Company obtained the naming rights of the stadium.
Coca-Cola Park is located in the centre of Johannesburg [...] Continue Reading…
October 30th, 2009 by zeandre
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Johannesburg lacks a convenient public transportation system, partly due to the fact that the city is geared towards private motorists. A large number of the city’s residents are dependent on the city’s informal minibus taxis. However, other means of transportation do exist, which include buses, trains, and airports.
Taxis
Johannesburg has two kinds of taxis, namely metered taxis and minibus taxis. The minibus taxis are the essential means of transportation for the majority of the [...] Continue Reading…
October 27th, 2009 by zeandre
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2010 Soccer Finals Matches in Johannesburg
Johannesburg will play host to 15 matches during the 2010 Soccer Finals in South Africa. Soccer City Stadium will host the opening match and the final, as well as four other first round matches, a second round match, and a quarter-final. The opening and closing ceremonies will also take place at Soccer City. Ellis Park Stadium will host five first round matches, a second round match and [...] Continue Reading…
October 27th, 2009 by fcoetsee
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The Gautrain is a state-of-the-art high-speed train under construction in Gauteng. An 80-kilometre mass rapid transit railway system forms part of the greater Gautrain project. The Gautrain will link Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport. Apart from the above mentioned three stations, the seven other stations that will be linked by the railway include Sandton, Rosebank, Marlboro, Midrand, Centurion, Hatfield, and Kempton Park.
What is the Aim of the Gautrain?
The aim [...] Continue Reading…
October 26th, 2009 by zeandre
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Johannesburg is a city which combines a fascinating cultural heritage with a lot of modern day attractions. People of all ages with different kinds of interests will find something to entertain them with. You should spend at least a few days in the city to experience some of the main attractions on offer. Below is a selection of 6 things you can expect to do in Johannesburg.
1. Take a trip on the Vaal [...] Continue Reading…
October 26th, 2009 by zeandre
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Thirty-two national football teams representing the six FIFA Confederations will be in action at the 2010 Soccer Finals in South Africa. A total of sixty-four Soccer Finals matches will be played over a period of four weeks, stretching from 11 June 2010 to 11 July 2010. The games will take place in nine host cities. The group stage of 2010 Soccer Finals will consist of 32 soccer teams over 8 groups, after [...] Continue Reading…
October 23rd, 2009 by fcoetsee
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Investment towards Airport Upgrades
Both international and national airports within the borders of South Africa will be ready for the influx of visitors expected in the country for the 2010 Soccer Finals. It is expected that the airport updates are moving along such pace that all airport updates will be completed long before the first game kicks off. This assurance was given by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) when the company released its [...] Continue Reading…
October 19th, 2009 by fcoetsee
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Safety measures have been an issue ever since the 2010 Soccer Finals was awarded to South Africa. Even though the recent Confederations Cup in South Africa was a success as far as safety and safety measures are concerned, recent crowd control issues in other African countries have sparked concern when it comes to the situation in South Africa. Organizers of the tournament are hopeful that the same would not take place in [...] Continue Reading…