Mbeki assures 2010 World Cup

**A face** · 10/02/2008, 4:51 PM

Mbeki assures 2010 World Cup

afrol News, 8 February - South African President Thabo on Friday delivered the much anticipated state of nation address, apologising the nation for the troubles caused by the power crisis. He allayed fears that the power crisis would hamper his country's hosting of the World Cup in 2010.

President assured his government�s resolve to address all its compelling challenges "in a relatively short period." "It is... necessary to take this opportunity to convey to the country the apologies of both the government and [state power utility] Eskom for the national emergency," he said thanking South Africans for their "resilience and forbearing".

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**ramondo** · 14/02/2008, 1:43 AM

With the appointment of the new manager, there's a real sense of hope for Ireland in the next world cup. Of course, the proof will be in the pudding - let's hope our optimism is reflected in qualifier results.

However, it would be a shame if all the hard work and (probable) rollercoaster of emotions along the way ended in a shambles of a tournament.

Maybe I'm being selfish, but the thought of the World Cup in SA just doesn't really get me excited.

Ireland playing in the World Cup in Australia though - that would be something.

Ho hum.

**RogerMilla** · 19/02/2008, 11:48 AM

ireland playing in any bleedin world cup will do me , best of luck to mbeki and the lads , i'll be delighted to drop a few of my hard earned euros in their country if trapp leads us there

**Greenforever** · 20/02/2008, 6:54 PM

Originally Posted by ramondo

With the appointment of the new manager, there's a real sense of hope for Ireland in the next world cup. Of course, the proof will be in the pudding - let's hope our optimism is reflected in qualifier results.

However, it would be a shame if all the hard work and (probable) rollercoaster of emotions along the way ended in a shambles of a tournament.

Maybe I'm being selfish, but the thought of the World Cup in SA just doesn't really get me excited.

Ireland playing in the World Cup in Australia though - that would be something.

Ho hum.

prefer SA anyday

**dfx-** · 21/02/2008, 3:16 AM

Originally Posted by Greenforever

prefer SA anyday

As I would, but I wouldn't trust Mbeki on anything even if he said he was the South African President

**Greenforever** · 27/02/2008, 8:21 AM

Originally Posted by dfx-

As I would, but I wouldn't trust Mbeki on anything even if he said he was the South African President

Would you trust any politician

**bellavistaman** · 29/02/2008, 2:10 AM

Originally Posted by RogerMilla

ireland playing in any bleedin world cup will do me , best of luck to mbeki and the lads , i'll be delighted to drop a few of my hard earned euros in their country if trapp leads us there

agreed