The long wait is over!
Friday, June 11, 2010
The 19th World Cup roars to life this afternoon at the giant Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg when hosts South Africa open the tournament against Mexico in a Group A encounter.
But before kick-off, nearly 50 heads of state are expected to attend the official opening before 95,000 fans. However, President Ian Khama will not be at Soccer City as he is away on official business in Cuba. Khama is, however, expected to attend the closing ceremony at the same venue on July 11. Thirty-two teams have gathered in South Africa, including holders, Italy for the month long tournament.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...