subject: 2010 Action In Sandton [print this page] The first African nation to host one of the world's most popular sporting events. It's hard to believe that in less than 2 months 2010 will arrive and all the hard work and preparations for this event will come together.
The successful Confederations Cup hosted earlier in the year, showed the 2010 host's readiness. South Africa will be able to boast with five brand stadiums in Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Durban, Polokwane, Nelspruit and the Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
Tickets have been grabbed up with great enthusiasm by fans with over 630,000 tickets already sold to people in 188 countries. To accommodate all the tourists from across the world a total of 55,000 rooms will be needed.
There has been an increase in government investment in transport with upgrades to various roads, a light rail network and airports across the country.
For fans staying in Sandton there is plenty to look forward to. In close proximity to the Gautrain station and several of the stadiums, Sandton with its vibrant night live is the perfect place to stay. Whether its accommodation, entertainment or shopping you are looking for Sandton has it all!
The Village Walk African Culture Market offers an unique shopping experience with artificats from across Southern Africa. There is also more than 350 shops in the Sandton City Shopping Mall and Nelson Mandel Square.
The Liberty Life Theatre on the Square offers the opportunity to watch an array of world class production. If you are looking for something special when it comes to food be sure to visit Gauteng's only Indonesian restaurant spectacularly situated at the Holiday Inn Sandton on the 9th floor.
The restaurant serves a traditional Indonesian Rijsttafel - a lavish meal consisting of as many as 40 side dishes served in small portions and accompanied by rice prepared in several different ways. The side dishes include egg rolls, sambals, satay, fish, fruit, vegetables, pickles, and nuts. An Indonesian a la carte menu is also available.
One thing is for sure 2010 are due to be a big year for South Africa all around with the FIFA 2010 as just one of the highlights.
by: Sandra Olivier
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