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The Football World Cup will be taking place in South Africa next summer, which makes it a great time to visit this fascinating country. Sky News sports presenter and correspondent Chris Skudder has been finding out all about it.
You may or may not know that the 2010 Football World Cup will take place in South Africa from next June.
Matches will be taking place in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Durban, Polokwane, Nelspruit and Rustenburg with the final taking place in Johannesburg on the 11 th July 2010.
Sky News Sports presenter and correspondent Chris Skudder has been to South Africa and has sent back these videos that take a look at what this event means to the people and to the country.
South Africa’s infrastructure has been dramatically improved and new stadiums have been built making it a great time to visit South Africa and enjoy some football!
So, if you’re thinking about heading out there to cheer your team on, or just want to find more out about this stunning place, then take a look at these videos to find out more.
Sky News presenter and correspondent talks to Jeff Gaisford Media Manager Kwazulu Natal.
Chris talks to Sugen Pillay of South Africa Tourism to find out what the 2010 World Cup means to him.
Find out what Chris learned from a chat with Didi Moyle, the Chief Executive of South Africa Tourism.
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