Standing on the newly laid pitch, with the signature arch soaring overhead and the 56 000 permanent seats all in place, one can almost see the crowds taking their seats and feel the excitement growing in Durban's dramatic new multi-purpose stadium.
Plans to establish a R1.5-billion, purpose-built "telecommunications city" in Kuils River to the north of Cape Town in South Africa has secured the support of the city government and local business-led organisations, and construction is currently planned for early 2010.
Tour Operator Thomson Tailormade has launched the Africa brochure, offering an extensive selection of quality hotels and unique experiences tailored to suit every need.
The official 2010 Fine Art website - www.2010fineart.com - was launched at the start of the World Summit on Arts and Culture in Johannesburg on Tuesday 22 September.
The Gastronomica culinary festival kicks off in South Africa's Garden Route town of Knysna this week and includes a food theatre, art exhibitions and live music.