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The North West Provincial Government will do everything in its power to support the hosting of the matches to be played at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium during the South Africa 2013 Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Nations Cup, North West Premier Mme Thandi Modise assured the Orange African Nations Cup Local Organisation Committee (LOC) Delegation on Tuesday.

“We will not shy from our responsibility to ensure that Rustenburg Local Municipality is given all the support it needs for a successful hosting of the tournament as we have done during the 2009 Confederation Cup of Nations and the 2010 Football Cup of Nations.

While we have the infrastructure and the experience to host the matches, we will spare no effort to make South Africa proud hosts of the tournament in a safe and secure environment in our province, the hospitality of our people is our greatest advantage.” said Premier Modise at the meeting that was held in her office.

The LOC delegation comprised of LOC Chief Executive Officer Mvuzo Mbebe, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Dipela and South African Football Association (SAFA) National Executive Committee (NEC) Member and Provincial Chairperson Buti Lerefolo met with Premier Modise and MEC for Sport, Arts & Culture Tebogo Modise for a briefing on urgent interventions required to ensure that Royal Bafokeng Stadium is ready to host the prestigious African football tournament.

Premier Modise has expressed appreciation for the R5 million that the Royal Bafokeng Administration under the leadership of Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi has committed towards construction of two additional dressing rooms and a referee’s dressing room and said that for its part, province will also commit resources and ensure that a technical team inclusive of all role players receives all the support it needs.

Among issues identified to be given highest priority are access to tickets, transportation of fans and the need to resuscitate plans for partnerships that will support efforts for maximum attendance of matches.

The announcement as to which teams will play at the stadium during the tournament will be made by CAF at the draw be held in two weeks’ time on Wednesday 24 October in Durban.