Advertising  2010 World Cup Ellis Park Stadium (Johannesburg)Capacity: 61 000 2010 World Cup matches:Five first-round matches, one second-round match and one quarterfinal. Details and progress:The stadium will get
10 000 extra seats behind the goal on the north side, new parking areas and the tunnels will be broadened. The construction work for 2010 is relatively minor. The CitySouth Africa¹s largest metropolis and the only ‘global city’ on the continent, Johannesburg came to life following the discovery of gold in the region in the 1880s. Today it is one of the wealthiest cities in the world thanks to its rich gold and diamond trade. Ironically, it does not form one of the country’s three capital cities though, but is home to the Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa. Johannesburg also functions as a gateway for international air travel to and from southern Africa, with the OR Tambo International the busiest airport on the continent. The city has a rich sporting tradition, having hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final, the 1996 African Nations Cup Final and the 2003 Cricket World Cup Final. It is also home to a number of top South African soccer teams, among them BidVest Wits and Jomo Cosmos. 
 
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| Home | Away | Time | Channel |
| S'downs | FS Stars | May 17 14:30 | SS4 |
| Portsmouth | Cardiff | May 17 14:45 | SS3 |
| Celtic | SS Utd | May 18 14:30 | SS3 |
| Swallows | Wits | May 18 14:30 | SS4 |
| Pirates | AmaZulu | May 18 17:00 | SS4 |
Focus on 2010
Van Heerden sidelined for 8 weeks
Elrio van Heerden is out for eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery. [more]
Santana due to touch down on Sunday
Joel Santana is now set to arrive in South Africa this weekend. [more]
