STADUIMS

Nelson Mandela Stadium
located on the shores of Lake North End, is the first devoted exclusively to soccer in the city and its areas of influence. As one of the specially constructed for the FIFA World Cup 2010, was completed one year kick-off an entire brand for the city.
The Nelson Mandela has a roof, its structure, and a spectacular view of Lake North End. Before the construction of this multi-use space, all international matches were played at the EPRU rugby stadium in the Eastern Province.

The playing field is grass, but the surrounding area is artificial turf. One of his biggest tests was the Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs football game that attracts more crowds in South Africa.


Green point
The new stadium in Cape Town is located in the suburb of Green Point (hence its name), near the sea and the mountains of the city as a backdrop. Its location is ideal, as it is located a stone's throw from the center of the city transport. The new premises of the stadium was built on land previously occupied by a golf course. The Green Point Common, where the stadium is built, was originally much larger than we see today, as it included most of the land between the sea and the Signal Hill, extending from downtown to Sea Point.
Green Point Stadium, whose construction will end in December 2009, will have a total capacity of 64 100 locations, and will host the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2010.
Cape Town has another great stadium, Newlands, but is used primarily for rugby. However, it was the scene of the South African tour of Tottenham Hotspur in 2003. World Cup 2010 FIFA has given the city the opportunity to build a multipurpose stadium that will host all kinds of events and concerts, once the World Cup has passed through the city. It could also be used by professional football teams in the city, the Cape Town Ajax and Santos.


Moses Mabhida Stadium
Duran will be the stage for one of the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2010. Its design is inspired by the South African flag, with an architecture that represents the unity of a sports loving nation. The two arches of the south side of the stadium together with the northern part, which symbolizes the new unity of a country who was able to be divided.
This giant cement capacity to 62 760 spectators has been designed specifically with a spectacular view from 106 feet. From there, some viewers may enjoy an incomparable view of the terrain and cities.
The Moses Mabhida can be considered a world class stadium and multifunctional, located in the heart of Kings Park Sporting Precinct. In the surrounding area has several facilities to practice various sports, restaurants, markets and areas for children who join the stage with the beach.
Its location coincides with that of the former Kings Park Stadium. Mabhida Moses, whom he honors with his name, was born near Pietermaritzburg on 14 October 1923. It belonged to a poor family that was forced to leave their land. In 1963, Oliver Tambo asked him to return to Africa to develop the armed wing of ANC. Mabhida accepted and became a political leader and instructor of new military recruits. Later, serve as commander of MK.


Ellis Park Stadium
is located in downtown Johannesburg, and has served as a stage for various events known as the end of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. Its capacity has been restored and now stands at 55 686 spectators.
It was built in 1928 as a rugby stadium. Later it was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again only to play the sport. His name is a tribute to JD Ellis, Councilman Johannesburg approved the use of a lot more than 5 hectares for the construction of a stadium.
This stadium was the scene of the final of the Rugby World Cup 1995, when the combined local beat New Zealand and sparked a national holiday. Undoubtedly, no one will forget the pictures of Nelson Mandela hugging the trophy on that occasion. In addition, Ellis Park has experienced many unforgettable football matches: Bafana Bafana managed a 1-1 draw with Argentina in 1995 and a 0-0 draw against France in 2000, the then champion of the FIFA World Cup. Both games were friendlies.
Another memorable event in this stadium was the conclusion of the match between Nelson Mandela's African Eleven and Eleven of the Star World, in honor of then outgoing President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Kalusha Bwalya, Mark Fish, Lucas Radebe and Tijani Babangida joined stars of the caliber of Rigoberto Song, Dunga, Luis Hernandez and Claudio Suarez to pay homage to a great head of state.


Soccer City Stadium
is not only one of the most artistic and inspirational headquarters of the African continent, but built to new, will be the stage for the opening match and final of the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010.
Its design is inspired by the African branch known as calabash, whose aesthetic is seen in a wonderful evening. Soccer City is located southwest of Johannesburg, close to one of the most fanatical of football that exists in the region: Soweto, home to a percentage close to 40% of the population of Johannesburg.
Soccer City can be considered the cathedral of South African football. In the mid-1980s, several leaders of South African football clubs joined forces to build the first international football stadium in the country, which financed the construction of the football fraternity.
Soccer City hosted the first speech of Nelson Mandela mob after his release in 1990. In addition, thousands of people gathered at the stadium in 1993 to mourn the death of Chris Hani.In Soccer City also experienced the final of the African Cup of Nations in 1996, of which South Africa was proclaimed champion.
The original capacity of the stadium, known as FNB, was 80,000, but after the reforms envisaged its capacity has risen to 84 490 seats with the addition of a sunroof and new locker rooms.


Free State Stadium
Home to one of the most passionate groups of fans in the country, the Free State Stadium is destined to be the main focus of the FIFA World Cup. Aggiornamiento FIFA Confederations Cup, hosted the semi-final between Spain and the United States, which resulted in the victory of the noteamericanos more surprise in the outcome of the tournament.
During its renovation, the stadium capacity, which has been the scene of major football matches and rugby, the two great passions of the city of Bloemfontein, increased from 38,000 to nearly 41,000 spectators. It is worth mentioning that with the growth of Bloemfontein Celtic king of the sport's popularity has grown exponentially. His supporters are known as Siwelele, a word in Sotho language.



Mbombela Stadium
built specifically for the FIFA World Cup 2010, will give a major impetus to the Nelspruit football, as now the province of Mpumalanga has no stadium of international standard.
Mbombela is the name of the stadium and also the municipal corporation where it is located, which includes the city of Nelspruit. Mbombela is a Siswati name which literally means' many people together in a small place. "
The stadium will have a slightly curved rectangular shape, which will ensure good visibility from all seats.
The stadium will be approximately 7 miles from downtown and 12 km from Kruger-Mpumalanga airport. Its proximity to natural parks in the area will offer viewers the opportunity to get to see wild animals during the days of rest.
Mbombela Stadium, which is expected to be completed in October 2009, enjoy a total capacity of 40 929 locations.


Peter Mokaba Stadium
Peter Mokaba The new stadium was built beside the old man in Polokwane, Limpopo province.Located about five miles from downtown, now has a capacity of 41 733 spectators.
Named after one of the sons of the fight for the emancipation of South Africa against apartheid, the stadium has a historical importance for the country. Peter Mokaba was born in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and leadership.
The shape of this mass of concrete was inspired by a local icon, the Baobab tree with a steel structure that holds the flat roof at each corner, supported also by other structures for vertical movement through ramps as well as The location of the different service areas.


Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Royal Bafokeng is one of the stadiums chosen to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2010. The stadium's name derives from the Bafokeng people who live in the region.
In 1999, the Bafokeng won a legal battle to claim ownership of 20% of platinum is extracted from the mines located in the province. Hence, owning shares in the platinum mines that exist in the region.
When remodeling is completed, the stadium available for seating 38 646.
South Africa played in the selection room for a qualifying match for FIFA World Cup against Burkina Faso in 2001, and won 2-1. Also, the stadium has hosted numerous parties in the Premier Soccer League, despite Rustenburg not have its own team.
The stadium is only 25 minutes drive from Sun City, Pilanesberg and 30 minutes. It is located 12 kilometers from the city of Rustenburg.



Loftus Versfeld Stadium
located in the heart of Pretoria, currently has a capacity close to 43,000 seats. It is one of the oldest stadiums in the country. The site currently ranks first used for sports in 1903, and there they built the first concrete structure that could accommodate 2,000 spectators in 1923.
Has undergone periodic renovations since 1948 so you need a few tweaks to putting them ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2010.
It was named after Robert Owen Loftus Versfeld, who is credited with the introduction of organized sport in Pretoria. It has been used to host numerous sporting events, among which are the Rugby World Cup 1995 and African Nations Cup 1996. He was also one of the venues for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009, and currently is home to the club Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United.