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Johannesburg

Johannesburg
The city is a financial juggernaut on the African continent. Pulsating with energy and drive, Johannesburg is a hub of culture and excitement.

Facts

Name: Johannesburg, also referred to as Jozi, Joburg or Egoli (place of Gold)
Province: Gauteng Province
Population: 3,2 million
Altitude: 1753m
Geography: Located on the eastern high-lying plateau in South Africa referred to as the Highveld.
Climate: Dry with winter temperatures ranging from 24°-16°C. Summer is temperate with temperatures exceeding 30°C and afternoon thundershowers.
Key Economic Sectors: Retail, Finance
Professional Football Clubs: Bidvest Wits, Kaizer Chiefs, Moroka Swallows Orlando Pirates (Premier) FC AK, Jomo Cosmos  (1st Division)

My City

Benson Mhlongo: Johannesburg

Benson Mhlongo: Johannesburg

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder

Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park, at the centre of bustling Johannesburg, was built in 1982 and has had a long and distinguished history with sport.

Soccer City

Soccer City

For a long time Soccer City was the only South African stadium dedicated to the beautiful game and is a fitting finals venue.

Photos

  • A kayaker paddles during the sunset along a lake in Johannesburg on June 17, 2010. AFP PHOTO / NATAL
  • Brazilian fans wave flags at Ellis Park
  • Ellis Park Stadium during the Group G 2010 World Cup football match between North Korea Brazil
  • An illuminated view of the Soccer City Stadium
  • Aerial view of Soccer City Stadium
  • Journalists walk towards Soccer City stadium on June 2, 2010 as they attend the official handing over

Matches

Ellis Park Stadium

Date - TimeStage Results
12 June - 16:00Group B Argentina1:0 (1:0)SummaryNigeria
15 June - 20:30Group G Brazil2:1 (0:0)SummaryKorea DPR
18 June - 16:00Group C Slovenia2:2 (2:0)SummaryUSA
21 June - 20:30Group H Spain2:0 (1:0)SummaryHonduras
24 June - 16:00Group F Slovakia3:2 (1:0)SummaryItaly
28 June - 20:30Round of 16 Brazil3:0 (2:0)SummaryChile
03 July - 20:30Quarter-finals Paraguay0:1 (0:0)SummarySpain

Soccer City Stadium

Date - TimeStage Results
11 June - 16:00Group A South Africa1:1 (0:0)SummaryMexico
14 June - 13:30Group E Netherlands2:0 (0:0)SummaryDenmark
17 June - 13:30Group B Argentina4:1 (2:1)SummaryKorea Republic
20 June - 20:30Group G Brazil3:1 (1:0)SummaryCôte d'Ivoire
23 June - 20:30Group D Ghana0:1 (0:0)SummaryGermany
27 June - 20:30Round of 16 Argentina3:1 (2:0)SummaryMexico
02 July - 20:30Quarter-finals Uruguay1:1 a.e.t. (1:1, 0:1) 4:2 PSOSummaryGhana
11 July - 20:30Final Netherlands0:1 a.e.t.SummarySpain
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Video

  • Johannesburg

    Johannesburg

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