South Africa's new President pledges full support and commitment

      
South Africa's newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe and ANC President Jacob Zuma have Personally reassured FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter of the South African government's full support for next year's FIFA Confederations Cup and the first FIFA World Cup^TM on AFrican soil, to be held froom 11 June to 11 July 2010 in South Africa. "We remain on course to host in 2010 the best FIFA World Cup ever-an African World Cup. We would like to assure Africa and the world that the deadlines set by FIFA will be met. South Africa's hosting of the World Cup is testimony to the achievements of our democracy, "said the President of the Republic of South Africa to the FIFA President by telephone.
     After congratulating Kgalema Mothlanthe on his election, Mr Blatter Stated: "I want to thank Mr Motlante for taking the time today to personally inform me about the situation, as this underlines the importance of the 2010 FIFA World Cup to the South African fovernment. I was Please to hear from him that the 2010 FIFA World Cup is Fully supported by all political and governmetal authorities and that everyting will  be done to make 2010 an unforgettable success."