Buffalo City – Its a great choice!
As someone who came to East London six years ago on what was ostensibly a short-term work contract, I now find myself hooked on life in Buffalo City. Looking around me, it appears I’m not the only one… Read more
Bhisho Airport gets Air Traffic Control Service
The MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ghishma Barry, describes the Bhisho Airport as the Eastern Cape Province’s NEPAD project which has grown from the Blue Sky Aviation Strategy. Read more
The Successful Establishment of the Lukhanji Local Tourism Organisation (LTO)
The private sector – particularly the local branch of the Border Kei Chamber of Business – in partnership with the local and district authorities, embarked on the process of establishing a Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) in the Lukhanji area. Read more
Lessons from South Arica
Fifa is also considering reviewing its ticketing policy following lessons learnt in South Africa. “This World Cup has taught us a lot of lessons,” said Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke. “Maybe we need to be more flexible moving forward to 2014.”
Blatter, who played an instrumental role in bring the tournament to Africa, said the excitement shown by South Africans towards the tournament over the past weeks has made him even more confident.
Millions of South Africans have risen to the occasion by taking part in several initiatives aimed at boosting the country’s image as a soccer loving nation.
These include the Football Fridays initiative, which Blatter described as “phenomenal”, and the Fly the Flag for Football campaign. The 50 days countdown, a campaign organised by the Local Organising Committee, also attracted a lot international media attention. Read more
