Tag: FIFA
Mandela wows fans ahead of World Cup final
Nelson Mandela attended the opening of the world cup final between Spain and Netherlands, thrilling fans and capping South Africa's pride in...
Navy demonstrates its World Cup capabilities
The South African Navy has hosted a Maritime Capability Demonstration to demonstrate its capability and readiness for June's soccer World Cup.
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Special Forces, SA Army ready for any World Cup terror eventuality
The Special Forces, the SA Army and its sister services as well as the police are ready for any security eventuality related...
Zuma promises security at the World Cup
President Jacob Zuma dismissed fears of any attack at the World Cup later this year, promising South Africa would host a safe...
Police blast TV report on World Cup crime
The police say they are determined to find and prosecute two self-declared criminals who told a local television station they planned to...
NATJOINTS pleased at World Cup draw outcome
The police-led National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says there was no security incident involving any team or team member attending...
OR Tambo ready for 2010
OR Tambo International Airport is ready for the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup. Airport management says workers have a R5 billion upgrade...
“We have no complaints: DA”
Some years ago the then-fledgling e.tv ran a series of billboards in which they promised to report all manner of unlikely news...
Cele lauds World Cup security
National police commissioner Bheki Cele says security plans for next year's FIFA Soccer World Cup meets “international standards and have been used...
Security forces ready to safeguard World Cup
South Africa is ready to host Friday's FIFA Soccer World Cup final draw, the police say; while the SA Air Force has...
Soccer World Cup security disorganised: G4S
G4S, the world's biggest security firm, will not operate at next summer's soccer World Cup in South Africa because of concerns over...
Police, SANDF ready for soccer cups
The police and 13 supporting government departments are ready for every safety and security-related eventuality – from terrorist attack to ambush marketing...
Police, SANDF to take “no chances” with election
Minister of Safety & Security Nathi Mthetwa says the police "are not taking chances" with political violence before, during or after next...
