Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa 2010
The Peter Mokaba Stadium in the city of Polokwane is named after Peter Mokaba, the deputy minister of Nelson Mandelas South African government and former President of the ANC Youth League. The minister might have been a controversial personality when he lived, but there is no controversy about the stadium which will host 4 of the group stage matches in the 19th FIFA World Cup to take place between June 11th and July 11th 2010.
An Architect's Model of The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane
One of the 5 new stadiums that are being constructed for the world cup, the Peter Mokaba Stadium project was initially intended to be an upgrade of the existing facility (also named the Peter Mokaba Stadium), however that plan was abandoned and the city authority finally decided to build a completely new stadium. The new Peter Mokaba Stadium will have a seating capacity of 46,000 spectators and it will be ready months before the football action begins in June 2010. It is located on the eastern side of the current Pietersburg Stadium and is 5 kilometers from the city center.
In view of the fact that there will be a huge demand for Peter Mokaba Stadium football tickets, the authorities have tried to increase the seating capacity as much as possible. The new facility will be smarter, more modern and will come with luxuries and amenities that are fit for a major event like the world cup football.
The city of Polokwane or Pietersburg is a shining example of what Africa is all about. It boasts a rich history, lots of tourist destinations, big game, legends and a diverse cultural mix. The name of the city was Pietersburg and it is only recently that it has been changed to Polokwane, which actually means “Place of Safety”. Polokwane is in the North Eastern part of the country and close to the country’s border with Mozambique and Zimbabwe and not far from Botswana.
It is an extremely colorful, busy and vibrant city and all around there are scenic mountains and the world famous Baobab tree, which is typically African. Polokwane or Pietersburg is the capital of South Africa’s Limpopo province. There is so much to see and do here. Far from the shining glamour and glitter of Johannesburg and Cape Town, Polokwane is just what Africa is all about. There is a rich cultural diversity here, legends and myths and a lot of game reserves including the famous Kruger National
The game of football is already extremely popular in the city. The local club Winners Park FC plays in the National First Division, so it is expected that the demand for Peter Mokaba Stadium football tickets from the locals will be high; of course a huge number of tourists are expected to arrive here for the tournament too.
Come June 2010, the Polokwane will be hosting the biggest event in its history – the FIFA World Cup Football Tournament. While it is still undecided which teams will be playing at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, one thing is certain and this is that, spectators and visitors to the city are in for some real action and entertainment.
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