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PR-2010-FEVER-SOWETO SAPA PR -- 2010 FEVER HITS SOWETO AS THOUSANDS TURN UP FOR GAUTENG FAMILY DAY |
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Dec 13, 2009 at 03:39 PM |
Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
Attention: News Editors
For immediate release:
13 December 2009
2010 FEVER HITS SOWETO AS THOUSANDS TURN UP FOR GAUTENG FAMILY
FUN DAY
The build up to next year's 2010 FIFA World Cup was given a
major boost as thousands of people turned up for the Gauteng 2010
Family Fun Day event in Kliptown, Soweto.
The Family Fun day, a Gauteng Provincial Government initiative,
aims to build-up excitement ahead of the World Cup and ensure the
people are actively involved as hosts of the biggest football
festival.
Premier Nomvula Mokonyane urged Gauteng residents to extend a
hand of friendship to visitors and ensure that the tournament is a
huge success.
"The World Cup starts and ends here in Gauteng. We must welcome
our visitors with a smile and make sure they only have good things
to say about us when they go back home. We must give them such a
treat that they will want to come back to Gauteng after the world
cup," said Mokonyane.
Mokonayne said government would provide public viewing areas for
those who cannot afford to go to the stadium.
The Hundai Park was turned into a mini World Cup with several
sporting activities taking place. These included football, netball
and volleyball among others. There was also a kiddies play area to
keep the young ones busy and entertained.
For inquiries contact Thabo Masebe (Office of Premier on 082 410
8087 or Nomazwe Ntlokwana (Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and
Recreation) on 083 507 8068.
Issued by the Gauteng Provincial Government
For media releases, speeches and news visit the Gauteng
Provincial
Government's Portal www.gautengonline.gov.za
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