Big numbers expected at Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest™ for semi-finals
A Dutch fan celebrates the Netherlands’ quarter-final victory against Brazil at the Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest™ on Friday. Photo by Roy Barford
The Cape Town FIFA Fan Fest™ is expecting to attract record numbers for Tuesday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup™ semi-final between the Netherlands and Uruguay, which kicks off at 20h30 at Cape Town Stadium.
The FIFA Fan Fest™ can accommodate up to 25 000 people and the area will be closed off once capacity is reached. Those hoping to secure entrance are therefore advised to arrive early. The area opens at 11h30 and there will be live entertainment, in addition to the football. At 18h00, hip-hop star Capsolys will perform an upbeat set, followed by the Gugulethu Tenors at 19h15.
The FIFA Fan Fest™ boasts Africa’s largest screen, which is 75 square metres.
According to a press release issued by Corporate Image, Capsolys was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and moved to South Africa when he was seven. “As a teenager, Capsolys persuaded a professional studio to produce a demo of his music which was sent to Gresham Records who signed the youngster up immediately. After a stint of living and performing in London, he returned to Africa, signing up with independent record label Bouge Records.”
The same press release provided the following information about the Gugulethu Tenors: “From humble beginnings on dusty township streets, the Gugulethu Tenors quartet now perform in top concert halls and for the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock and Mariah Carey.
“Collectively, Mpendulo Yawa, Siyabulela Gqola, Xolani November and Loyiso Dlova aim to be role models for South Africa’s youth and, through their singing, to showcase the richness and diversity of South Africa’s cultural heritage.
“The self-taught quartet was first discovered while studying at Fezeka High school in Gugulethu. While there they entered and won their first competition and have not looked back since. Since then they have gone on to win many more competitions and the accolades keep pouring in.”
According to the South African Weather Service website, there is a 60% chance of rain in Cape Town on Tuesday, with a temperature of around 12 degrees in the evening. Rain coats and warm clothing are therefore advisable.
See the FIFA Fan Fest™ schedule for Tuesday, July 6:
11h30: Fan Fest opens
18h00: Capsolys
19h15: Gugulethu Tenors
20h30: Netherlands vs Uruguay
Till 23h00: DJ Afrobeat
