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Between the 11th of June 2010 and the 11th of July 2010, the 19th FIFA World Cup will be hosted by South Africa. Hosting cities of the FIFA World Cup are Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane, Rustenburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Nelspruit. In all the cities, construction, upgrading and improvements have been underway to ensure that South Africa will be ready to host one of the best international events that Africa and the world has ever seen. Even though rumors and speculation have been circulating in regard to the progress being made, South African organizers have recently confirmed that the country will be ready, by offering an update on the construction and infrastructure progress made so far.
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South Africa's Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel, addressed the nation on Wednesday 24 October 2006 regarding the country's budget for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Fifteen billion rands has been allocated by the government for stadium construction and the improvement of infrastructure in preparation for the eagerly awaited 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Anyone that has ever been involved in the sport of soccer or football will know that it is a sport driven by passion and glory. The fact is that it is essentially a simple sport which can be played with just one ball, an open space and a handful of people. However, with hard work, dedication and a love for the game can take an individual up the echelons of society both locally and internationally and can result in fame and fortune. Of course, not every soccer player has what it takes to make it to the top but it is the hope of great success and the passion of the sport which drives so many to try. In many ways, South Africa is like that aspiring footballer just waiting for its chance to make it big. While it continues to find its way onto the global map in small ways for numerous achievements and discoveries, it was the 2010 world cup bid which has helped it to claim a place in the lives of millions of soccer fans around the globe.
