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Cape Town offers best value for 2010 FIFA World Cup visitors

I’m attending this year’s World Cup and both the airfare and lodging is absolutely outrageous. I agree with paying a premium to visit South Africa during this time, but I feel like many establishments, and airlines are probably making profits that will get them to the end of the year on just those few weeks during the World Cup. It’s ridiculous. America is in a recession and we are the largest group of ticket holders. Wait, maybe we’re getting what we’ve given, lol. Too bad, I didn’t get any games in Cape Town. I’ll be mostly in Johannesburg. Read the article below… ~ Affrodite

Official 2010 FIFA World Cup song released “All Around the World” (video)

American Singer/Songwriter Roger Campo (www.myspace.com/rogercampo) has released a song for the 2010 World Cup. The song titled “2010 Soccer – All Around The World” was produced by Rudy Guess who has produced several of Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Singer/Songwriter Carol King’s most recent records.

South Africa: 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer organizers confident about safety

South Africa: 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer organizers confident about safety. I’ll be there. Will you? Are you concerned about safety?

R. Kelly and Soweto Spiritual Singers set to perform “Sign of a Victory” at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony (audio)

FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment announced today that “Sign Of A Victory” written and produced by R&B superstar R. Kelly has been selected as the official anthem of the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. One of three official songs for the event, the soaring ballad reflects the spirit of giving and will highlight the charitable aspect of the World Cup. R. Kelly and the Soweto Spiritual Singers will perform “Sign Of A Victory” (<-- click on link to listen) together at the opening ceremony on June 11th at the Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium. All proceeds from the song will benefit African charities including the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup "20 Centers for 2010."

South Africa Ubuntu Project kicks of Wall of Supporters to promote gender equality

South Africa Project (www.southafricaproject.org), the 2010 FIFA World Cup-centric initiative of Ubuntu Now (ubuntunow.org), has launched a “Wall of Supporters” on its website. As the international spotlight on South Africa continues to increase while the biggest single sports event on earth grows closer, the South Africa Project hopes to use the heightened visibility to raise global awareness of the nation’s deep-seated gender equality issues.

Top names sponsor AVID Soccer writing contest for coaches, players, fans, and goalkeepers

AVID Soccer has partnered with Nike, adidas, Reusch and Calle Republic to honor soccer fanatics. The contest consists of a written story and picture(s). Select entries will be published on AVID Soccer (http://www.avidsoccer.com) or in the AVID Soccer news (http://news.avidsoccer.com). Winners will be selected during the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

ARISE Magazine headlines top African designers at New York Fashion Week

Leading global African-themed style and cultural magazine ARISE selected top African designers Black Coffee (www.blackcoffee.co.za), Loin Cloth and Ashes (www.loinclothandashes.com) along with Deola Sagoe (www.deolasagoedesign.com) to showcase Fall/Winter 2010 designs during the publication’s AFRICAN COLLECTIVE PART III Mercedes Benz Fashion Week runway presentation.