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ON THE ROAD TO 2010 WITH BCCI & MTN
26 February
2008
Ilanga Estate
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On a very successful
business breakfast meeting, hosted by the Bloemfontein Chamber of Commerce
and Industry and sponsored by MTN, the CEO for Mangaung 2010 - Mr
George Mohlakoana - gave a presentation on this event with specific
focus on the following areas:
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FIFA
commercial requirements
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Stadium
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Information
and Computer Technology
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Transport
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Safety and
Security
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Disaster
Management, Emergency and other Services
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Volunteer
programme
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Fan Parks and
Public viewing areas
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Business
opportunities
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2010 Legacy
within Mangaung
Mr
Mohlakoana
pointed out that 2010 is not for Mangaung only, but for
the whole region,
Lesotho
included. One of the tourism destinations that will form the crux of this
development, will be the N8 corridor.
Another
opportunity for people to get involved in is the so-called Fan Parks and
Public Viewing Areas (where soccer enthusiasts can watch matches on big
screens). FIFA has determined that host cities for the 2010 event will be
responsible for one Fan Park per city, and that the rest of the Fan Parks
will be financed by FIFA accredited organizations. The areas that are been
looked at are Hoffman Plain, the gardens in front of the City Hall, the
old Racetracks, the Show Grounds and the Mangaung Sport Center in
Rocklands.
As far as the
Public Viewing Areas, Mr
Mohlakoana said that
regulations are still been awaited from FIFA. These areas are apparently
not under the control of FIFA and can be developed by external parties,
although not in the close vicinity of the stadiums.
As far as tourism is
concerned, Mr Mohlakoana said that Free State Tourism is working with the
South African Tourism authority and the International Marketing Council to
develop products and tourism destinations and attractions.
Concern has been raised
over the number of beds available for tourists in Bloemfontein as about
25,000 beds will be needed. But, new planning includes 29,000 beds. These
will not only be in Bloemfontein, but also in Kimberley, Maseru, Ladybrand,
Clarens, Welkom, Kroonstad and Parys. The main challenge will be the
grading of these establishments as well as the contracting with Match
Hospitality that will supply the hospitality services for the tournament.
Not only contractors, but
event organizers, art and culture organizations, transport contractors,
security companies, marketing and the services sectors can all gain from
this event. It is crucial however to anyone who wants to participate in
this event to adhere to the strict regulations set out by FIFA. For more
information on this and latest information, please visit
The challenges for
Mangaung 2010 are to reach out to local communities and get them involved
in the opportunities presented by this event.
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f.l.t.r.
Anton Kapp (MTN), Moss Motsumi & Nancy de Sousa (BCCI), George
Mohlakoana (MLM) |
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David & Hjalmar
Carlson from SANLAM |
George enjoying
his presentation |
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A very special
word of thanks to MTN’s Natasha Ninneman for helping BCCI stage
this event. MTN’s contribution, her commitment and skills, were
key to the success of this event. |
Faniso
Mdutyulwa, BCCI |
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