THE APC’S INPUT ON 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
Mr Speaker, Sir, 3 June 2010
Honourable Chairperson of the NCOP,
Comrades and Honourable Members.
With the kick-off of the World Cup just a few days from now, we are about to reach the exciting climax of a long and arduous journey.
Thanks to our government; the Local Organising Committee, the African Union and above all the people for the meticulous organisation thus far, the energy and patriotism that see us poised to deliver the best World Cup tournament ever! Let us hope that the patriotism, energy and ingenuity that was unleashed in building the stadia and other related infrastructure will remain mobilised to solve the enormous developmental challenges still facing the majority of our people. If we can sustain that, it will be the lasting legacy of the world cup in our country and continent.