Pictures from Germany vs Australia in Durban

New Walkway to Moses Mabhida Stadium

Here are some pictures from an early morning walk that we did from the SunCoast Casino near Battery beach to the new stadium.

View from New Durban Stadium

It was a bit of a gloomy day when we went to visit the new Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban shortly after it was officially opened, but we still got some great views from the top of the 106m high arch (taller than the Statue of Liberty!).

The ‘Sky Car’ can accommodate 25 people as it travels up the northern leg of the arch to the observation platform at the top.  For the more adventurous there is the option of walking up the southern legs of the arch (550 steps, though).

Other activities at the stadium precinct include tours of the stadium (including the presidential suite, changing rooms, etc), and a soon-to-be-opened bungee jump from the top of the arch.

Although the stadium has been officially opened and has hosted several Premier Soccer League games (the latest being between Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns), fitting out of the shops, restaurants and bars around the precinct is still in progress, as are the tree-lined avenues that provide access the the beach and the CBD.

Moses Mabhida Stadium 12-12-2009 04-53-20 PM

Moses Mabhida Stadium 12-12-2009 04-51-55 PM

Moses Mabhida Stadium 12-12-2009 05-00-49 PM

Nice gag, Charlize

 

Charlize Theron pulls Irelands name out of the hat!

Prankster Charlize Theron shares a gag with David Beckham and Jerome Valcke during rehearsals for the 2010 World Cup draw in Cape Town recently (sorry Ireland!).

Official Opening of Moses Mabhida Stadium

The official opening of the new Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban has been set for 28 November 2009. In the months following the opening there will be numerous PSL matches, concerts (including the ex-Watford Chairman, Reg Dwight – or Elton John as he likes to be called) and other events held at the stadium, so the facilities should be well broken-in by the time the big event comes around.

There is alot of great information about the stadium and surrounds at the official Durban 2010 website