Tag Archives: world cup 2010

2010 rip-off

By 6000 | 6000 | December 15, 2008

As Sepp Blatter finally told the world that there was no plan B and that there was no way that 2010 World Cup would be held anywhere except South Africa (again), I was out and about, trying my best to fulfil his wish that South Africa must get more involved in and more enthusiastic over the event, now [...]

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The 2010 story no one tells

By 6000 | 6000 | October 6, 2008

I was delighted to read Luke Alfred’s inspired and inspiring piece on the South African media’s view of the 2010 World Cup in yesterday’s Sunday Times, not least because it neatly sums up a lot of stuff that I’ve been moaning about for ages. You may have noticed that when it comes to the 2010 Soccer World [...]

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South Africa: Places to visit in 2010

By 6000 | 6000 | September 19, 2008

Number 2. Brakpan, a mining town in Gauteng. The name Brakpan was first used by the British in the 1880s because of a non-perennial lake that would annually dry to become a “brackish pan”. While in the now defunct uranium mining town named after a dirty lake, you can visit the Gyproc factory, which produces almost [...]

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Blatter dancing for joy

By 6000 | 6000 | September 17, 2008

FIFA President Sepp Blatter’s visit to South Africa to inspect preparations for the World Cup in 2010 appears to be a big success. Despite the unfounded concerns of a vocal minority, all ten stadia are on course to being ready in good time for the tournament. Addressing those sceptics, Blatter said: They have to admit the [...]

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South Africa: Places to visit in 2010

By 6000 | 6000 | September 15, 2008

Or you could pop over a little before World Cup year if you so desired. To be perfectly honest, once you read the first installment in this new 6000 miles… series, I think you’ll have trouble staying away. So – number 1. The Fred Turner Windpump Museum in Loeriesfontein. Loeriesfontein, a neighbouring town only 65km from Nieuwoudtville, hoasts a [...]

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