World Cup Draw Cape Town Info

The first official event to launch South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA World
Cup™ takes place in Cape Town on December 4 and the City of Cape Town is
pulling out all stops to demonstrate its readiness to welcome thousands of
soccer fans and dignitaries.

The FIFA Final Draw, which will determine the match schedule for the 32
participating teams in next year’s soccer tournament, will be held at 19:00 on
Friday, December 4 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC).

About 3 000 international dignitaries and media representatives are expected to attend this milestone event which will be televised live to an estimated 150 million
viewers across the globe. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Cape
Town to put its best foot forward," says Lesley de Reuck, the City’s Director
of 2010 Operations.

To welcome VIPs at the CTICC, the City of Cape Town will host a ‘Red Carpet’
event as from 16:00. Although the Final Draw ceremony will be closed to the
public, the City has organised a one day festival in Long Street where
Capetonians can view the Final Draw on large TV screens, says De Reuck.

Prior to and during the events, several roads will be closed temporarily to enable event organisers and various City and Provincial services to prepare and secure
these venues, says De Reuck.

For the Final Draw event at the CTICC, there will be intermittent road closures on
the Foreshore in the area of Lower Long Street, Coen Steytler and Cullinan
Street, from 09:00 on Monday November 30 to 05:00 on Monday December 7.

For the Long Street Festival, there will be a full closure of Long Street, from
Buitensingel to Buiten Street, and Loop Street, from 13:00 on November 30 to
05:00 on December 7.

From 01:00 on December 4 to 12:00 on December 5, there will be road closures in the area bound by Queen Victoria Street, Green Street, Buitensingel, Loop Street and Dorp Street.

Buiten Street, Bloem Street, Pepper Street, Leeuwen Street, Wale Street, Keerom Street and Vredenburg Lane will also be affected.

On-street stopping or parking will not be permitted on Long Street from Buitensingel to Buiten from 17:00 on Sunday 29 November.

Access control measures will enable businesses and residents entry to the affected areas.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these street closures and wish to
thank all Capetonians in advance for their
co-operation.

To minimise traffic disruptions, Cape Town Traffic services will be on duty to
redirect motorists and pedestrians. There will also be sufficient signage
pointing towards alternative routes, he says .

For more information on the Long Street road closures only, please contact 072 324
2476 .