The countdown for the World Cup has long begun and many South Africans are looking forward to the day finally arriving. The recent Confederations Cup was a taste of the 2010 World Cup and things to come.

The media hype has increased over the last couple of months and all programmes and stations continue announcing how many days are left until the World Cup. Different television, radio and newspapers compete for coverage of the World Cup to gain a larger audience.

Ordinary South Africans are also looking forward to the World Cup but for many reasons such as the enjoyment and the fact that the world’s eyes will be upon us, as well as for monetary benefits.

I love soccer and I am very happy that South Africa was chosen to host the 2010 World Cup. It is great that South Africa is getting international exposure that has not been given yet. During apartheid sanctions were placed on South Africa including the sporting sections, so having the World Cup in South Africa shows how far South Africa has come and that we are moving forward. Read More…

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