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Sport tourism takes centre stage
05th Jul 2010

With South Africa revelling in World Cup glory, a delegation of sport tourism leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the landmark World Sport Destination Expo to gain further insights into the fastest growing sector of travel.

Beauty queens catch beautiful game via Rea Vaya
25th Jun 2010

One of the great success stories to emerge from the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been the Rea Vaya – Johannesburg’s new rapid bus system that whisks fans from points across the city to games at two host stadiums, Soccer City and Ellis Park.

Kenya shines at FIFA World Cup
22nd Jun 2010

With the FIFA World Cup 2010 sparking into life during the second week, Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) has taken the opportunity to spread the magic of this unique event. Linking up with the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), the host city has been working to promote tourism beyond South Africa’s borders…

Leading economist looks beyond football
21st Jun 2010

Tomorrow’s World Cup match between Argentina and Greece will see the two sides battle it out for a place in the last 16. Off the pitch, however, the two nations share a similarity that runs deeper than football. At a conference in Johannesburg organized by the embassy, which took place…

World Face of Fashion kicks off in style
18th Jun 2010

The search for Africa’s next modelling sensation kicked off at World Football House in Johannesburg on Friday with the launch of the “World Face of Fashion” competition. Judges in the competition include cover girl and top model Joelle Kayembe, current Ms South Africa Nicol Flint and former Ms South Africa…

1GOAL launches partnership with SABC
17th Jun 2010

A delegation of South African VIPs including football legend Quinton Fortune and the Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, marked National Youth Day by attending the launch of the 1GOAL’s new partnership with national broadcaster SABC.

Brazil kicks off 2014 World Cup tourism campaign in Joburg
17th Jun 2010

Brazil is highlighting its tourism attractions and its role as host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a ground-breaking exhibition in Johannesburg. “Casa Brazil – Sensational Brazil” is being held at Sandton Convention Centre alongside World Football House for the duration of World Cup in South Africa.

World Football House hosts presidential reception
12th Jun 2010

South Africa’s President Zuma welcomed a VIP delegation that included 25 presidents from across the world, as well as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, for the grand opening of World Football House, a ground-breaking exhibition taking place in Johannesburg during this summer’s World Cup. The exhibition, which is being held…

Miss World cheers on Joburg at World Cup
10th Jun 2010

The FIFA 2010 World Cup was given an added sprinkling of glamour today when 32 Miss World finalists, plus the reigning Miss World herself, were among the VIP guests at the launch of SABC’s new studios in Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre.

President Zuma visits SABC Studios
10th Jun 2010

South African president Jacob Zuma has called in at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, as the location prepares to step into the spotlight during the FIFA World Cup.

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