Advertising  2010 World Cup Mbombela Stadium (Nelspruit)Capacity: 46 000 2010 World Cup matches: Four first-round matches. Details and progress: Mbombela Stadium has attracted some bad publicity, including criticism of the R1.45-million cost of a party thrown to celebrate the new stadium (Cape Town spent only R35 000 on a similar party). But it now appears the stadium will be delivered inside the budget allocated by the national treasury. At the time of going to Press, the venue for the third-place play-off had yet to be decided. The CityLike Polokwane, Nelspruit is a popular tourist destination due to its close proximity to the Kruger National Park and Mozambique, which is only 100 kilometers to the east. It has been dubbed the ‘Gateway to Mpumalanga’, and the Lowveld Botanical Gardens just outside of the town boasts a rare collection of plant species and the first man-made rain forests. It is also home to the Emnotweni Casino, which is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River. It was founded in 1905 by the three Nel brothers, who grazed their cattle in the area during the winter months. Agriculture still forms a major part of the area’s income today, along with manufacturing – major industries include canned fruit, furniture and timbermills. 
 
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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]
