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Catch the World Cup Fever in Grahamstown is a collection of stories written by Grocott's Mail citizen journalists about what the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup means in and for Grahamstown. These writers received training in the Grocott's Mail Citizen Journalism Newsroom. You can also submit your own stories to Grocott's Mail - just check out the MyStory section.

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Festival swoops accomodation ahead of WC

Mon, 31 May, 2010

There may be no accommodation bookings related to the upcoming soccer world cup in Grahamstown as most B&B and guest houses say they are fully-booked due to the festival.
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Traffic plans for errants motorists ahead of WC

Wed, 26 May, 2010

Makana traffic officers will be on the streets to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians during the upcoming soccer world cup.
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How will you benefit from world cup?

Wed, 26 May, 2010

A lot of promises were made with regards to how the upcoming soccer world cup will benefit the South African nation.
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WC volunteer programme in dire straits

Wed, 26 May, 2010

The National Youth Development Agency's programme to recruit volunteers in Makana to work during the upcoming soccer world cup is in limbo following the closure of the local Youth Advisory Centre last month. 
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Enough water for world cup patrons

Tue, 25 May, 2010

Water availability will not be a problem during the World Cup and National Arts Festival period despite the possible influx of visitors to Grahamstown. This is according to Makana Municipality's Communications Officer Thandy Matebese, who says there is “more than enough supply”.
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Alcohol restrictions at Makana PVA

Tue, 25 May, 2010

The World cup organising committee says there will be alcohol restrictions at the Joza Public Viewing Area (PVA).
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Local artists to set PVA alight

Mon, 24 May, 2010

Local djs, musos, poets and dancers will entertain soccer lovers at the world cup Public Viewing Area (PVA) in Miki Yili Stadium next month.
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Employment opportunities during world cup

Mon, 24 May, 2010

A lot of promises on how the host nation will benefit from the upcoming soccer world cup, but  details about how the tournament will impact on employment in Grahamstown are not clear.

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R100 000 spent on public viewing area

Mon, 24 May, 2010

Makana artists are in the dark about whether they will be preforming at the soccer world cup Public Viewing Area (PVA) in Miki Yili Stadium next month.
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Soccer and entertainment at the PVA

Mon, 24 May, 2010

The Makana Local Organising Committee (LOC) is promising live entertainment to soccer fans who will be watching world cup matches at the Public Viewing Area (PVA) in Miki Yili Stadium.