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SA: Key message on energy provision for the 2010 Soccer World Cup (24/05/2010)

24th May 2010

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South Africa will ensure a continues supply of electricity during the 2010 Fifa World CupTM.
• We have guaranteed an uninterrupted supply of electricity to key 2010 Fifa World CupTM installations.
• The country has enough reserve margin to help see it through the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• Southern African Power Pool (Sapp) signed a pledge for a reliable power supply during the 2010 World Cup.
• All 2010 World Cup stadiums will be self sufficient and not place any addition stress on Eskom's power grid.
All 2010 Fifa World CupTM stadium will be fitted with generators as their primary power source.
• All ten of the World Cup stadiums will be fitted with diesel-powered generators to ensure undisturbed power supplies during matches.
• Each stadium generator will be powered up two hours before the start of each match and could provide power for up to two hours after a match. Eskom will be used to provide backup power for the stadiums in line with standard international practice.
• Over R200-million has been allocated by the National Treasury to secure generators according to Fifa requirements.
• All broadcast power used during the month-long event will also originate from generators - guaranteeing uninterrupted viewing worldwide.
South Africa has taken the appropriate measures to ensure the continued supply of energy for the tournament.
• All matters of power supply have been prioritised in all strategic 2010 Fifa World CupTM forums.
• An Electricity Supply Steering Committee was established to identify risks and recommend appropriate strategies.
• We continue to pursue alternative energy sources and energy saving initiatives to promote electricity savings.
• Government is set to meet the "real target" of between 2 000 and 3 500 Megawatts of electricity being saved by the time the world cup kicks off.

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