World CupWorld Cup 2010: Latest news, views and opinion from the build up to the 2010 World Cup from South Africa.Stadium costs soar but 2010 World Cup is back on track- August 14, 2008 The cost for building five new stadiums and renovating five others is now expected to be 20% more than the original budget, but the good news is that they are all back on track and will all be ready for 2010. South Africa's deputy Finance Minister, Jabu Moleketi said yesterday, the Government would be asking host cities to help cover the shortfall as they are struggling to cope with the unexpected increase in costs.http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.com/content/view/466/92/ Getting closer and closer: Venue managers announced- August 8, 2008 It's less than two years away. It seems like only yesterday that we started this site with a petition to get as many names as possible from South Africa to support the World Cup bid. Well, in the latest step, the Local Organising Committee have announced the appointment of eight of the ten venue managers for the World Cup.http://www.worldcup2010southafrica.com/content/view/465/92/ |