Indaba 2008 wins World Travel Award
Indaba 2008 has not only received the World Travel Award for being Africa's best travel show, it has shattered last year's attendance record with more than 13 200 delegates (with headcount for the final day still to come in) at this year's show, compared to last year's 12 340. This reportedly confirms Indaba's status as one of the top three in the world and Africa's top travel trade show. 15 May 2008 09:38

Thanksgiving day for 2010 FIFA World Cup
SABC, official host broadcaster of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is throwing a thanksgiving ceremony, to be held across the country today, Thursday, 15 May 2008, in honour of the anniversary of the 2004 announcement that South Africa would host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 15 May 2008 08:39

Interactive 2010 website to update stakeholders
[Michael Appel] As part of an initiative to get 2010 FIFA World Cup stakeholders in touch and keep them as up-to-date with preparations and events as possible, South African Tourism (SAT) has launched the SAT Events Portal. 14 May 2008 11:18

2010 transport roadshow begins
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] The first leg of the 2010 transport inspection roadshow, which will let the media witness first-hand the progress made so far on transport infrastructure preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, kicked off yesterday, Tuesday, 13 May 2008, in Johannesburg. 14 May 2008 08:46

Tourism boss for IMFSA 2010 panel
In one of his first public appearances since his appointment as acting head of the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), Moeketsi Mosola will be addressing questions regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup at the upcoming International Media Forum South Africa (IMFSA) next week. 13 May 2008 09:05

CNN anchor to moderate Indaba Global Media Face-Off
CNN anchor and news reporter Fionnuala Sweeney will moderate the Global Media Face-Off (GMFO) at Indaba 2008, themed “2010 - Readiness on all fronts.” The GMFO, taking place on Sunday 11 May from 11am, is one of South African Tourism's flagship annual media events and presents an opportunity for the organisation to engage with local and international media on issues affecting tourism in South Africa. 8 May 2008 08:28

Why Santana's the right man for SA's soccer brand
[Dr Nikolaus Eberl] When SAFA announced Joel Natalino Santana, the current head coach of Brazilian club Flamengo, to take over from Carlos Alberto Parreira, the local media was unanimous in questioning Santana's credentials and discarding his track record. 6 May 2008 09:00

Joburg's R120m 2010 International Broadcasting Centre
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] It is official. Nasrec Expo Centre - south of Johannesburg and close to FNB Stadium - will be upgraded at a cost of R120 million to house the 2010 International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) - the nerve centre where more than 10 000 media will lay siege during the 2010 FIFA World Cup to deliver the event to more than 30 billion people across the globe. 23 Apr 2008 09:02

Record-breaking year expected for tourism expo
This year's Tourism Indaba, perhaps more than any other, is especially crucial for the industry and destination South Africa. This is because it's the Indaba at which many of the buying decisions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be made. And with two months to go, South African Tourism's annual premier travel show has already attracted roughly 14% more visitors to the show than last year. 9 Apr 2008 09:23

Focusing 2010 attention using community chat billboards
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) recently incorporated Primedia@Home's Community Chat Billboards into its 2010 strategy. The campaign focuses on the opportunities individuals and businesses can explore around the 2010 FIFA World Cup, as well as the efforts made by Government to ensure the event's success. 4 Apr 2008 08:36

2010 TV public viewing guidelines launched
[Issa Sikiti da Silva] With only 801 days left before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off, the SABC and world's supreme soccer body FIFA have begun to flex their muscles to ensure that soccer fans who cannot afford to buy a ticket gain access to all the games, irrespective whether they live in a small or big city. 1 Apr 2008 10:30

Online media room for football's hidden story launches
An online media room, designed specifically for journalists worldwide and endorsed by FIFA, has been launched to help bring to public attention Football's Hidden Story – extraordinary stories of ordinary people whose lives have been transformed through the power of football. 20 Mar 2008 08:50

Political, business heavyweights to steer Brand SA to 2010
“2010 offers Brand South Africa exciting new possibilities to truly put the country on the world map,” said Cheryl Carolus, CEO of Peotona Group Holdings recenly. Carolus was speaking at the announcement of the new trustees of the International Marketing Council of South Africa, which is entrusted with boosting Brand South Africa and making its slogan – Alive with Possibility – become a living reality. 17 Mar 2008 08:49