As the tension and excitement mounts towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa is taking charge and rolling out incredible development and infrastructure.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw is taking place in Cape Town on Friday, 04 December 2009.

Capetonians and soccer lovers will be taking to the streets for the Long Street Festival. This festival will let you party in the hours leading up to and beyond the Final Draw, which will be broadcast live at 19h00 on big screens.

Security is tight, and numerous road closures are scheduled. Please see the table below for more information:

Road Closure Dates for Cape Town

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The lineup for the festival is as follows:

12h00 – 13h20 Cultural Performers

13h30 Alister Isobel & Band

14h00 Fan Fest Launch

14h20 Cultural performers

16h20 Fancy Galada

16h40 Coda

17h02 Flat Stanley

17h35 TKZee

18h15 K’Naan

19h00 Live Draw

20h45 “Africa Unite” Segment (song produced by Cedric Samson)

20h52 Freshlyground

21h50 Casette

22h45 Jimmy Dludlu

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