Police Obtain Approximatively $493,000 in fake World Cup Shirts

South African police has reportedly seized about 10,000 at the Swaziland border sometime Saturday. Along with other counterfeit items the total street estimate for all of the trucks contents were $520,000. The shirts were apparently made in China and are in popular demand. The Vancouver 2010 Olympics had the signature red mittens, what will be the signature clothing for the 2010 World Cup? Who knows, but police spokesman Colonel Vishnu Naidoo has notified FIFA and will be cracking down on counterfeit gear at the 2010 games. More of the story @ World Cup Shirt Seizure.

This week in World Cup.

Fear of terrorism? "We are fully convinced that the security forces, supported by our intelligence community and all other role-players, are 100 percent prepared to efficiently secure this event," says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Mthethwa Interview.

The final phase of 2010 world cup ticket sales begins on the 15th of April. Approximately 500 000 tickets are being sold for 63 out of the 64 total matches. Tickets can still be purchase on line at www.FIFA.com. More on the story @ Ticket Increases South African Excitement.

Italian coach Marcello Lippi keeps it positive. Lippi FIFA Interview.

Rooney, still out and set to miss next regular season match. Rooney Update.

Picture of the week:
Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa

Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the 51 762 seat stadium located in Pretoria, South Africa. The stadium was names after Robert Versfeld, the founder of organized sports in Pretoria. The site has had sports played on it since 1906, but the first structure did not go up until 1923. The stadium was one of the arenas choosen to host the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. It is also hosts to ruby matches and concerts.


Hospitals:

Jakaranda Hospital

213 Middelberg Street
Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Phone #:012 421 6700

Hotels:

Arcadia Hotel Pretoria‎515 Proes St
Pretoria 0083, South Africa
Phone #:012 326 9311

Protea Hotel Manor‎
Burnett Street
Pretoria 0083, South Africa
Phone #:012 362 707

Pretoria Backpackers and Travellers Lodge‎
425 Farenden Street
Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Phone #:012 343 9754

Hatfield Protea Lodge-a SNR Hotel‎1080 Prospect Street
Pretoria 0083, South Africa
Phone #:012 362 6105

Illyria House‎327 Bourke Street
Pretoria 0002, South Africa
Phone #:012 344 5193

Shopping:

Brooklyn Mall‎Corner Fehrsen and Lange Streets
New Muckleneuk 0181, South Africa
Phone #:012 346 1579

Menlyn Park‎
Cnr. Atterbury Rd & Lois Avenue 1, Menlo Park
Pretoria 0184, South Africa
Phone #:012 348 8766

Bidvest Bank Brooklyn - Cherry Lane Shopping Centre‎Shop 24, Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, Cnr Fehrsen & Middle Str, New Muckleneuk
Pretoria 0181, South Africa
Phone #:012 460 3961