IFP Applauds 2010 World Cup Construction Action Plan

MEDIA STATEMENT RELEASED BY:
Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP
IFP Spokesperson on Sports and Recreation


October 4, 2006

The Inkatha Freedom Party's spokesperson on Sports and Recreation Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini today welcomed the news that work on five new stadiums for the 2010 Soccer World Cup will begin no later than January of next year.

"The IFP welcomes the news that Mr Irvin Khoza has set a January 2007 deadline for construction to start on the 2010 stadiums, as well as for work to start on the refurbishment of the FNB Stadium in Soweto," said Mr Dhlamini.

Mr Dhlamini continued: "The IFP also supports FIFA secretary-general Urs Linsi statements that the South African transport system and crime remain serious challenges and therefore the IFP would like to call on government to tackle these problems with vigour and determination. The IFP however, is mindful of government's efforts to resolve crime and the upgrade of our over-stressed transport system."

"The 2010 Soccer World Cup will bring enormous economic benefits to South Africa, and therefore no stone should be left unturned to make sure that the World Cup is an extremely successful one for South Africa and the African continent as a whole," concluded Mr Dhlamini.



Contact Details:
Mr BW Dhlamini MP 083 254 8576
Liezl van der Merwe 083 611 7470
Email: liezl@ifp.co.za