Soccerex 2008 South Africa Bringing the World of Football Together
Gauteng is South Africa's wealthiest province and the economic engine room of the country and the African continent. As the country's business hub, the province generates over 30% of South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is the fourth largest economy in Africa and has a 6% economic growth rate.
The province is a global focal point, attracting the headquarters of top companies and providing a vital business gateway to Southern Africa and the African continent. It has numerous universities, higher education institutions and national research institutions, with high skills levels.
Gauteng residents, like most South Africans, are passionate about sport in general and soccer in particular. The province has hosted major international sports events, including the Rugby World Cup Finals in 1995, the African Cup of Nations Football Finals in 1996, the All Africa Games Athletics in 1999 and the Cricket World Cup Finals in 2003. The province is also proud to host Soccerex in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Avusa Media is South Africa's leading media and entertainment company. But more than that, it is a truly South African and African enterprise.
In a continent where social reform and economic progress are critical goals, Johncom stands proud. It is a profitable - and equally important, ethical - South African company owned and operated by South Africans. As such it is a world-class supplier of media, including national newspapers, magazines and digital services, and a globally competitive entertainment company, which produces and distributes local and international music, film and books.
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Mphathisi Filtane
The Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) is a 300,000-strong community of black South Africans, based largely in North West Province 150km from Johannesburg. The RBN owns 1200km2 of land from which a significant portion of the world's platinum group metals and chrome is mined. The RBN's wholly owned investment company, Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH), is South Africa's largest black owned business. Profits from the commercial asset base have traditionally been used for the building and maintenance of regional infrastructure such as roads, schools and clinics.
The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is a 2010 World Cup venue, less than 30 minutes from world-renowned Sun City and the Pilanesburg National Park, SA's fourth largest game reserve that is both home to the Big 5 and malaria free. Once the world-class training facilities surrounding the stadium have been completed, the region is set to become a global destination of choice for football teams seeking the excitement of both forms of the Big Game.
For further information:
Email info@bafokengholdings.com
Website www.bafokengholdings.com
Tel: +27-11-219 6000