Watch 2010 at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium and Experience the Zulu Kingdom

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The city of Durban on the East Coast of South Africa promises to be a delightful host of FIFA’s 2010 World Cup. Soccer fans from across the globe will be drawn to Durban in light of the city’s prominently Zulu way of life. Many say that Durban is the best way to experience deepest, darkest Africa without forfeiting all the creature comforts of a first world city. In preparation for the influx of soccer fans that is to be expected when a World Cup rolls into town, the City of Durban is well underway with laying the groundwork that will make the 2010 World Cup remarkable.

The brand new stadium that is currently under construction has been named the Moses Mabhida (a former General Secretary of the SACP) Stadium. The architectural feat that the designers of the stadium have conquered is impressive especially when one considers the arch that dominates the scope of the entire construction. A 350m long free span arch will hold up the roof of the stadium, the top of the arch will rise to 106m above the pitch. The arch will consist of a 5m x 5m steel hollow box and will weigh 2 600 tons when complete. A cable car will carry visitors up the middle of the arch, to a viewing platform on the north side. The south side will have a 550-step adventure walk.

With a capacity of more than 70 000, Durban is going to be an exceptionally busy place whenever the Moses Mabhida Stadium plays host to a 2010 match. Fortunately accommodation options in Durban are plentiful; however, there are none that come quite as close to the all-encompassing style of Casa Playa in Durban’s trendy Umhlanga Rocks area. A mere fifteen minutes drive from the stadium action and located on a pristine beach away from the rush of the Durban CBD, the luxury self-catering apartment is a must for those that are looking for comfort and style in KwaZulu Natal. Book your stay now to avoid the disappointment of losing out on this popular beach haven.

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