THE BEAT AT AFRICAS FEET LOC Presentation to Embassies 03 December 2012

THE BEAT AT AFRICA’S FEET

LOC Presentation to Embassies

03 December 2012

The purpose of the report is to update

Embassies about preparations for

AFCON 2013

Purpose of the Report

Deliver seamless high quality event(s) South Africa is accustomed to.

Reposition positively SAFA locally and in African football

Get the Nation and Continent behind the events

Enhance the Football Brand in Africa in general and South Africa in particular

Create a platform to enhance brand SOUTH AFRICA on the continent

Deliver net profits for SAFA

LOC Objectives

Critical Success Factors FULL STADIUMS! FULL STADIUMS! FULL STADIUMS!

Performance of and public support for Bafana Bafana leading to 2013/2014 and during AFCON/CHAN

Flexible and appropriate OAA – CAF agreement

Efficient coordination between LOC and Government in all sectors and across all spheres

Governments total support and commitment

Integrity, corporate governance and transparency

Football stakeholders and institutions acting in unison

LOC being seen to be and act as distinct persona

Support of the Continent

AFCON and CHAN - one integrated planning and create a two year platform

Board Members Adv. Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana (Chairperson)

Mr. Mvuzo Mbebe (CEO)

Hon. Minister Fikile Mbalula

Hon. Minister Richard Baloyi

Hon. Minister Dina Pule

Hon. Minister Aaron Motsoaledi

Hon. Minister Nathi Mthethwa

Hon. Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

Hon. Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk

Hon. Deputy Minister Nhlanhla Nene

Hon. Minister Naledi Pandor

Mr. Kirsten Nematandani

Mr. Mandla Mazibuko

Dr. Irvin Khoza

Dr. Danny Jordaan

Dr. Molefi Oliphant

Mr. Andile Ndengezi

Mr. Poobalan Govindasamy

Ms Nomsa Mahlangu

Mr. Lucas Nhlapo

Mr. Alpha Mchunu

Mr. Elvis Shishana

Dr. Robin Petersen

Mr. Gideon Sam

Mr. Zwelinzima Vavi

Mr. Happy Ntshingila

Ms Itumeleng Dlamini

Mr. Hlaudi Motsoeneng

Ms Nolitha Fakude

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Click to edit Master title style2013 AFCON VENUES

Groups Match Venue VSTSH VSTS CAF Hotel

A1. South Africa 2. Angola 3. Morocco4. Cape Verde

Moses Mabhida 1. SS Elangeni2. SS North Beach3. PH Umhlanga Ridge4. GC Umhlanga

1. King Zwelithini Stadium2. Chatsworth Stadium3. Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium4. Princess Magogo Stadium

Sun Coast

B1. Ghana2. Mali 3. Niger4. DR Congo

Nelson Mandela Bay 1. GC Kings Beach2. Marine Hotel3. Paxton Hotel4. Brooks Hill Suites

1. NMMU Soccer Fields 2. Westbourne Oval3. Gelvandale Stadium4. Zwide Stadium

Radisson Blu

C1. Zambia 2. Nigeria 3. Burkina Faso4. Ethiopia

Mbombela 1. PH Nelspruit2. Ingwenyama C & SR3. Mercure Hotel4. PH Winkler

1. Kanyamazane Stadium2. Ingwenyama C & SR3. Nelspruit Rugby Club4. Kabokweni Stadium

Emnotweni Sun

D1. Ivory Coast2. Tunisia 3. Algeria 4. Togo

Royal Bafokeng 1. Kedar Lodge Hotel2. Hunters Rest 3. Kwa Maritane Lodge 4. Ivory Tree Lodge

1. Bafokeng Sports Campus2. Olympia Park Stadium3. Mogwase Stadium4. Moruleng Stadium

Cascade Hotel

Opening & Finals FNB Stadium 1. Monte Casino2. GC MilPark3. GC Maude4. Gold Reef City

1. Orlando Stadium 2. Milpark Stadium3. Rand Stadium 4. Dobsonville Stadium

Sandton Sun

HOST CITIES

SOCCER CITY

SOCCER CITY – FACTS Total seat capacity : 87,226

Type of Grass on pitch : Kikuyu grass

Floodlight Lux : +2000 Lux

No of Video Screens : 2

JANUARY Sunrise 05h19 to 05h42 Average Temp H/26 L/15

Sunset 19h04 to 19h00 Average Wind Speed 14km/h

Average rainfall 123mm

No of rainy days 16

FEBRUARY Sunrise 05h43 to 05h49 Average Temp H/20 L/14



No of rainy days 11

MOSES MABHIDA

MOSES MABHIDA – FACTS Total seat capacity : 56 296

Type of Grass on pitch : Cynodon dactylon overseeded with perennial rye

Floodlight Lux : 2000 Lux





No of rainy days 15



Average rainfall 126mmNo of rainy days 13

NELSON MANDELA BAY

43269

NELSON MANDELA BAY- FACTS Total seat capacity (for AFCON) : 43,269 (public seating)

Type of Grass on pitch : Rye with Desso

Floodlight lux : 2,300+

No of video screens : 2



Average rainfall 32.7mm

No of rainy days 9




No of rainy days 9

MBOMBELA

43000

MBOMBELA – FACTS

Total Seat Capacity : 43,000

Type of Grass on pitch : Perennial Rye & Kentucky Blue Mix

Floodlight Lux : 2000 lux vertical (HDTV)

No of Video Screens : Two (2)


Sunset 18h50 to 18h47


No of rainy days 14


Sunset 18h47to 18h42


No of rainy days 12

ROYAL BAFOKENG

44364

ROYAL BAFOKENG – FACTS Total seat capacity : 44 364

Type of Grass on pitch : Warm season: Kikuyu; Cool season: Rye

Floodlight Lux : 2000 lux suitable for HDTV





No of rainy days 10




No of rainy days 8


COMMUNICATIONS

LOC ObjectivesThe Africa Cup of Nations

Africa’s Premier Soccer

Tournament

Billions of TV viewers

Millions of spectators and

fans

16 teams for the biggest

football event on the

Continent

LOC Objectives

Preamble

The management of media operations, company reputation, corporate communication and positive media experience in the pursuit of LOC AFCON 2013 Objectives that will:

• Get the Nation and Continent behind the Event

• Give South Africans and the Continent reasons to believe in the Event

• Enhance the Football Brand in Africa in general and South Africa in particular

Communications

LOC Objectives• A seamless and positive experience for media at host

cities and media centres

• Upholding the reputation and image of CAF and the LOC with media houses

• Positive public perception of the LOC and AFCON 2013 & CHAN

• Developing an AFCON & CHAN message plan across media types and touch points aligned to CAF and LOC milestones and activities

• -• Full exploitation of media broadcast platforms

• Provision of facts and figures on the hosting and coverage of the Tournament

Our Core Objectives

LOC Objectives• Radio and TV Advertising

• Network Sessions

• Press Conferences

• Press Releases

• E-Mails

• Website: www.afcon2013.net

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/AfricaCupOfNationsOfficial

• Twitter: hhttps://twitter.com?caf_online

• YouTube: www.youtube/africacupofnations

Reaching Our Targeted Audiences

LOC Objectives

CELEBRATE AFRICA

Our Core Messages

CELEBRATE AFRICA

The Beat at Africa’s Feet

Eyethu-Be Part of It

It’s All About Football

A Warm African

Welcome

In Pursuit of Excellence

A Successful Tournament• Inspire the continent to be a part of

Africa’s greatest tournament

• Mobilise a legion of fans who are passionate about football united by a common African identity (nationhood not nationality)

• AFCON is more than football, it is Africa at its best, celebrating African lifestyle

• Africa provides significant talent to world football.

• AFCON is about Africa for Africans

CELEBRATE AFRICA

Targeted Outcome of our Messages:

Ticketing 317 Spar and Super Spar Outlets are active in selling tickets

Stadiums have been added as additional ticket sales points

Ticket Sales to date 46 230

Ticket design has been approved by CAF and submitted to supplier for Production

Ticket collection date projected for December 10, 2012

2000 tickets per PMA have been reserved for their purchase for their travelling spectators

All CAF, VIP’s and LOC Beneficiaries will have their ticket delivered to them on the January 09, 2013

Warwick is the partner for corporate and hospitality sales

Ticket Sales Channels INFO CALL CENTRE: +27(0)86 110 0678

TELESALES NUMBER: +27(0)87 980 3000

WEBSITE: WWW.eqtickets.com

MICROSITE; [email protected]

HOSPITALITY SALES: WEBSITE: [email protected]

PHONE: +27(0)11 305 9880

http://WWW.eqtickets.com/

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Protocol DIRCO will confirm if the President will invite Heads of State for opening

match

Each Embassy will receive 2 VVIP and 2 VIP tickets when their team plays

Only one Embassy vehicle will be allowed in the official team convoy

2000 spectator tickets will be reserved for sale to Participating Member Associations for each match

Accreditation will not be issued to Embassy Protocol Officers

Medical Matters LOC will provide all team physicians a Medical handbook which will explain all

medical issues including phone numbers of LOC and CAF medical Officers, hospitals and emergencies etc.

All teams should provide the Medical files for the state of health of each player. All teams must possess an International Medical insurance for each of its players to

cover any medical issues including: treatment, investigation for sports injuries etc.

LOC & CAF will only provide first aid, but all medical interventions will be under the responsibility of the teams.

All teams are required to take anti malaria pills and any required vaccinations before their arrival to South Africa

Failure to comply with yellow fever regulations will result in refusal of entry

Medical Matters

In terms of the OAA, all Delegation Members, Participating Member Associations, Referees etc are required to have their own personal medical insurance for medical treatment in South Africa.

Whilst the LOC together with the government will endeavour to take care of all emergency matters, the final responsibility for fees in all such treatments is for the account of the individual

Each hotel will have a Medical Treatment Room, where those requiring attention will be able to receive initial treatment, where after they will be directed to the nearest hospital if the situation so warrants.

An ambulance will remain permanently on standby, equipped with a full life support system

Yellow Fever List List of countries for which a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for

entry into South Africa. AngolaArgentinaBeninBoliviaBrazilBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCentral African RepublicChadColombiaGuinea-Bissau

CongoCôte d’IvoireDemocratic Republicof the CongoEcuadorEquatorial GuineaEthiopiaFrench GuyanaGabonGambiaGhanaGuinea

KenyaLiberiaMaliMauritaniaNigerNigeriaPanamaParaguayPeruRwandaSao Tome andPrincipe

SenegalSierra LeoneSomaliaSudanSurinameTogoTrinidad and TobagoUgandaUnited Republic of TanzaniaVenezuelaZambia

Accommodation CAF Headquarters will be at the SANDTON SUN HOTEL, Johannesburg

CAF will have an operational hotel in each of the Host Cities, whilst for the opening and closing matches the SANDTON SUN will be used.

Each Participating Member will be accommodated in a separate hotel as approved by CAF Administration and LOC, with distances from hotels to training sites / match venues varying from between 5 minutes to 30 minutes maximum Room reservations for Participating Members are:

12 Doubles (Players)

7 Singles (Officials)

1 Kit storage Room

1 Medical Treatment Room

1 Team Meeting Room, which in most cases will also serve as their dining hall for all meals

Each official hotel will be serviced by an Information desk, supported by LOC Volunteers to assist with any queries

Visa Requirements A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your

intended visit

At least two blank pages in your passport for endorsements

Two colour passport photographs

Payment of the prescribed fee

A valid visa, if required

Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay

A return or onward ticket

Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit

Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa

Medical cover

Safety and Security In terms of the Government Guarantees, all stakeholders involved with the Tournament

have their safety guaranteed – providing they remain within the framework of the law. Security planning commenced in May 2012 with tactical planning at an advanced stage

Embassies are requested to provide information about expected ticket demand, travel and accommodation of their nationals

Intelligence will be shared mainly through the Embassy Security Liaison Office

ALL Participating Members will receive protection services from the time of arrival in South Africa for the duration of their stay

Each official CAF or Participating Member Hotel, will have the following: Venue Operations Centre (VOC). This is a full time operations office from which National Police

will operate from within the hotel

Accommodation for the protectors that are assigned to the Participating Team and or Referee and or CAF delegate

Foot patrolling South Africa Police Services members in the precinct of the hotel

Safety and Security Each training venue will have the following:

Between 4 and 6 private security and stewards whenever the team trains

Between 2 to 4 private security on non training days

Between 3 and 6 South African Police Services members

Communications with both CAF & LOC All activities or proposed movements MUST be communicated through the TLO / TSLO before

being actioned

Follow CAF Security regulations and advices Obey all advices issued by CAF and or LOC Security instructions, in their best interest

Accreditation The various state agencies, under the direction of SSA and the LOC – with the support of CAF,

have finalised the online accreditation system – which is now operational.

All other CAF stakeholders will be loaded into the system prior to arrival in South Africa and will receive their accreditation upon arrival in South Africa at their respective hotels

Transport

ALL CAF delegates will be allocated the appropriate level of vehicles – with a dedicated driver - for the duration of their stay

The Referees have also been allocated the necessary vehicles – with a dedicated driver - to execute their tasks

Only one Embassy vehicle will be allowed in the team convoy ALL Participating Members have been allocated the following vehicles – with

dedicated drivers - from time of arrival in the host city, for the duration of their stay: 1 x Luxury Coach

1 x Luggage vehicle

1 x Sedan for Head of Delegation

Air - Internal

For the final group stage matches in each host city, teams will be flown to the assigned host city to complete their group stage matches

Once the group stage matches are finished, teams will again be flown to the host city in which they have qualified to play

Referees will be flown from Johannesburg to their match venue on match day -1 and return on match day +1

LAND BORDERS

All land borders will also be operationalised in the same way as air borders, with specialized services to visitors arriving for the tournament

The LOC however must stress that it is of vital importance that in respect of Participating Member Associations, CAF Delegates and or Referees and or CAF Commercial Affiliates / partners – that it is kept abreast of the intention of the parties to use a particular land border – date, time and entry point

MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES General reminders on Health and Safety requirements

Most visitors to South Africa are required to be in possession of a valid Yellow fever Certificate

In terms of the OAA, all Delegation Members, Participating Member Associations, Referees etc are required to have their own personal medical insurance for medical treatment in South Africa. Whilst the LOC together with the government will endeavour to take care of all emergency matters, the final responsibility for fees in all such treatments is for the account of the individual

Each official CAF or Participating Member or Referees Hotel, will have the following:

Medical Treatment Room, where those requiring attention will be able to receive initial treatment, where after they will be directed to the nearest hospital if the situation so warrants.

An ambulance will remain permanently on standby, equipped with a full life support system

MEDICAL & HEALTH SERVICES Each Match Venue will have the following:

Doping room and the necessary support personnel to assist the CAF Medical Doctor

A separate Players, Spectators and VVIP Medical Treatment Room, where those requiring attention will be able to receive initial treatment, where after they will be directed to the nearest hospital if the situation so warrants. Each one of these areas will have the appropriately qualified medical personnel to deal with initial emergency matters

8 stretcher bearers for match activities on the field of play, 4 next to each team bench

Ambulances (numbers are subject to the capacity of the stadium) will remain permanently on standby, equipped with a full life support system

A specific area outside in the stadium precinct for managing disasters – in the event such occurs

Each Participating Team will have the following: A dedicated ambulance that will remain permanently with the team (as also indicated

above at their hotel), equipped with a full life support system

Campaigns endorsed by CAF

• HIV and AIDS

• Malaria Final Draw attended by 2000 guests

• Peace – African Union

• Education – One Goal

• Food Security has been added by the LOC Board


THANK YOU

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THE BEAT AT AFRICAS FEET LOC Presentation to Embassies 03 December 2012