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retreat There is no greater media frenzy than of that surrounding world sporting events, be they the Olympic Games, the Cricket World Open or the Grand Prix series. In 2010, South Africa is set to host the notoriously hyped World Cup; builders across the region are racing to complete the new stadiums commissioned in time for the opening of the games on June 10, 2010, with Soccer City in Johannesburg hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the final.