Gauteng 2010 Media and Crew Guidelines

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1 Gauteng 2010 Media and Crew Guidelines

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3 Gauteng 2010 Media and Crew Guidelines Visiting Gauteng for the Confederations Cup or the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup South Africa? These guidelines have been compiled by the Gauteng Film Commission for visiting media, film and TV crew attending these tournaments. Feel free to contact us directly for further advice and assistance. Gauteng 2010: Host Province Nestled in the heart of the Highveld, the province of Gauteng is both the smallest of South Africa s provinces and the most economically significant. Though it covers less than two percent of the country s landmass, the province is home to three major urban centres Johannesburg, Tshwane (Pretoria) and Ekurhuleni (formerly known as the East Rand) and boasts a variety of peoples, cultures and locations that is vastly disproportionate to its size. As the economic hub of South Africa, Gauteng is a major force in the financial, telecommunication, transport and technology sectors. Strong infrastructure, plentiful resources and services have made the province the logical choice as the gateway to the African continent. During the Confederations Cup as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, Gauteng will play host to major matches as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. Gauteng will also host the official FIFA broadcast centre. For official provincial data on Gauteng contact: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) User Information Services Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) info@statssa.gov.za Website:

4 General country data General country data and information as well as economic data and statistics can be accessed from these organisations and useful websites: Commerce, trade and industry Department of Trade and Industry Useful economic data and other investment information. South African Chamber of Business (SACOB) Contains information on current trade policy as well as trade activity reports. The South African Reserve Bank Useful economic data published by the South African Reserve Bank. Blue IQ Blue IQ is an investment agency of the Gauteng Provincial Government and facilitates investment in strategic economic infrastructure in the province. Gauteng Economic Development Agency Official economic development and investment promotion agency of the Gauteng Provincial Government. Johannesburg Development Agency Official economic development and investment promotion agency of the City of Johannesburg. Country news South Africa The Good News Independent website which promotes positive news on the country. Also contains useful country data. South Africa Gateway Official gateway to South Africa. Comprehensive information for visitors and investors. International Marketing Council of SA The IMC s main objective is the marketing of South Africa through the Brand South Africa campaign. The IMC site also allows access to the Media Club South Africa an online media resource centre. Government services Department of Foreign Affairs Lists all SA embassies, consulates and high commissions abroad. South African Government Lists all national government departments with links to Ministries/ Departmental websites. Gauteng Provincial Government Lists all Gauteng provincial government departments. Stats SA Official website of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). History, arts and culture SA History Project Independent site dedicated to the history and heritage of South Africa. South Africa Gateway Official gateway to South Africa includes information on the history of the country Artthrob Website dedicated to the visual arts

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7 Official FIFA media accreditation All media professionals attending the Confederations Cup as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa must register for official accreditation. In addition to being accredited for events, accredited media can also access FIFA s Media Channel. As a registered user, you will have access to expansive media information not available on Here you will find a detailed calendar of events with listings of all FIFA and partner media events. You will also be able to access an address book that will include contact details of fellow media professionals as well as information about stadia media centres and other media facilities, transportation, media parking, participating teamrelated activities including training sessions and special media announcements, etc. Most importantly, the FIFA Media Channel includes the match ticket application tool to request match tickets. To register visit: You can also contact the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for assistance: Ms Delia Fischer FIFA Media officer, LOC 2010 Contact numbers: Tel: +27 (0) Web: Matches and ticketing Accredited media professionals can request match tickets through the FIFA Media Channel (See official media accreditation). Non accredited media can buy tickets through South African residents can also register through ticket application forms which are available at First National Bank (FNB) branches in South Africa as well as at branches of the South African Post Office. Pre and post media tours: travel journalists Pre and post tournament media tours have been scheduled for travel journalists wishing to cover South Africa as a travel destination. Contact South African Tourism for assistance: Sugen Pillay General Manager: Events Platform South African Tourism Tel: +27 (0) sugen@southafrica.net Website: (Also see Tourism, leisure and hospitality) 2010 stadia in Gauteng For updates on construction progress at 2010 stadia visit or the official 2010 SA site za. Useful information can also be accessed from the host cities Johannesburg and Tshwane (Pretoria) at www. joburg.org.za/fifaworldcup/ and Note that while scheduled and unscheduled media visits to stadia are conducted by the City of Johannesburg, access cannot be guaranteed during construction phases due to safety reasons. During the actual tournaments media access to stadia as well as other official designated venues including hotels, training stadia and official fan parks will require media accreditation (See Official FIFA media accreditation). 7

8 For information on stadia and the readiness of host cities contact: City of Johannesburg Sid Clark and Samantha Govender City of Johannesburg: 2010 Office and City of Ekurhuleni Marisa Truter Senior Marketing Officer Department of Communications and Marketing Tel: +27 (0) Website: City of Tshwane Zanele Ngumbela Cluster Manager Marketing and Communication Impact Communication Tel: +27 (0) Website: Tourism, leisure and hospitality South Africa has emerged as the world s fastest growing travel destination and with good reason. For up-to-date tourism related news and information, media professionals can register with South African Tourism s Media Extranet. This is a one-stop resource portal for all members of the media with an interest in South African tourism. Here you can browse the latest news releases (from SA Tourism as well as the tourism industry in general), access the news archive and get details of all upcoming tourism industry events (both locally and internationally). Media can also access useful information and collateral, such as industry contacts, images, research reports, speeches, and interesting articles on South Africa in general. For tourism and visitor services information please contact: Gauteng Tourism Authority Official website of the Gauteng Tourism Authority Johannesburg Tourism Company Official visitor site of the City of Johannesburg SA Info Official gateway to South Africa. Comprehensive information for visitors and investors. SA Tourism All you need to know about visiting South Africa. For accredited accommodation please contact: Match Hospitality MATCH Hospitality is FIFA s worldwide exclusive rights holder of the Official Hospitality Programme for the2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. SA Tourism Grading Council The SA Tourism Grading Council has a list of graded accommodation establishments 8

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10 Locations and public filming requirements The Gauteng Film Commission will assist in identifying filming locations. The GFC also offers listings of location scouts, location managers, facilitation companies and location agencies who offer services securing private locations. Filming on any civic or municipal property in Gauteng requires permission from the local authority concerned. Permissions must also be obtained for filming on all roads, streets, sidewalks or government owned buildings. We recommend that permissions be applied for at least 7 working days before the filming is due to commence. During the actual tournaments, official tournament venues including designated hotels and fan parks will only be accessible to accredited FIFA media professionals (See Official FIFA media accreditation). Contact the Gauteng Film Commission for further assistance: Seitiso Mogoshane Information Officer Gauteng Film Commission Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27(0) seitisom@gautengfilm.org.za Website: Locations and public filming requirements: rest of South Africa For locations in other host provinces please contact the relevant film office or commission: Durban Film Office (KwaZulu Natal province) Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) filmdurban@durban.gov.za Website: Cape Film Commission (Western Cape province) Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) info@capefilmcommission.co.za Website: For provinces not covered by these film commissions you can also contact one of the provincial tourism authorities for assistance. Mpumalanga Tourism Authority North West Parks and Tourism Board Eastern Cape Tourism Authority Limpopo Tourism Authority Northern Cape Tourism Authority Free State Tourism Authority 10

11 Stock footage and image banks For a comprehensive listing of stock footage and image banks visit or us at info@ gautengfilm.org.za (Also see Film and sound archives) Film and sound archives The following list is not exhaustive but covers some of the major archival holdings in SA: Film Resource Unit (FRU) FRU publishes an extensive catalogue of South African made films. Gay and Lesbian Archives of South Africa lives Independent archive focussing on the and experiences of gay and lesbian South Africans. National Film, Video and Sound Archives Comprehensive national film archive falling under the National Archives and Record Services. The site also provides a comprehensive listing of SA archival repositories. SABC (South African Broadcast Corporation) Archives of the national public broadcaster dates back to the early 20th century and includes the SABC sound archives and the African Mirror collection. South African History Archive Comprehensive independent archive. SA History online Offers a comprehensive listing of archives and museums as well as special features and articles on well-known SA artists. University of Johannesburg Archival collection of the University of Johannesburg (previously known as the Rand Afrikaans University). University of Pretoria Extensive library services include access to audio-visual collection. UNISA (University of South Africa) Extensive library services include access to audio-visual collection. University of the Witwatersrand (Library Services) Extensive library services include access to audio-visual collection. University of the Witwatersrand (Historical Papers) The most comprehensive independent archive in South Africa. (Also see Stock footage and image banks) 11

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13 Production services For a comprehensive listing of production companies visit or us at info@ gautengfilm.org.za Crew and crewing agents For a comprehensive listing of crewing agents visit or us at info@gautengfilm.org.za Studios, edit suites and post-production facilities For a comprehensive listing of studios, edit suites and post production facilities visit or us at info@gautengfilm.org.za Broadcast services and programme sales For a comprehensive listing of broadcast service providers and facilities visit or us at info@gautengfilm.org.za You can also contact these broadcasters regarding programming sales: MNET International Sales 137 Bram Fischer Drive Randburg, 2194, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) Ida Hames McNair Head of International TV programme Sales and Business Affairs South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited Content Enterprises Radio Park, Cnr Artillery and Henley Roads Auckland Park, 2092 Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) ida@sabc.co.za e-tv 5 Summit Road Hyde Park 2196 Tel: +27 (0) News agencies The South African Press Association (SAPA) is the host news agency of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and provides in depth coverage on the preparations for this event. SAPA has assembled a team of the most experienced soccer writers in the country so as to provide subscribers with a comprehensive package of the event. For more information visit or swc2010@sapa.org.za 13

14 Sport development and national sport policy For information on sports development programmes and official sport policy visit the official website of the Department of Sport and Recreation at South African film and TV industry For information about the local film and TV industry visit the National Film and Video Foundation ( or visit our website A list of local distributors as well as broadcasters can be found at For the latest industry news you can also access the following print and digital publications: Screen Africa The Call Sheet Tel: +27 (0) Filmmaker South Africa Filmmakers Guide AV Specialist Inside Film SA Visas and entry requirements For information on visa entry requirements contact your nearest South African foreign representative. A list of foreign missions can be obtained from the Department of Foreign Affairs at You can also visit and for additional information on visa requirements. Weather For up to date weather forecasts visit the South African Weather Service at Health info For health tips for travellers visit or visit the Netcare Travel Clinic at Visitor safety Most parts of the country can be safely visited, provided visitors take basic common-sense precautions e.g. not walking alone in deserted areas at night and, in traffic, maintaining a safe following distance. Most major cities run organised crime prevention programmes and Basic Safety Tip guidelines are available at hotels and tourism information offices. Visitors can also contact the National Tourism Information and Safety Line on +27 (0) for more information. Web resources SouthAfrica.info: the official gateway Official 2010 SA site FIFA The International Marketing Council of South Africa South African Tourism Statistics SA City of Johannesburg City of Ekurhuleni City of Tshwane Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Gauteng online Gauteng Tourism Authority Government Communication and Information Service 14

15 Official 2010 contacts 2010 Communication Project Management Unit Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Tel: /2173 Fax: Postal address: Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, Gauteng, South Africa Street address: 356 Vermeulen Street, Midtown Building, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2010 FIFA World CupTM Government Unit Sport and Recreation South Africa Tel: Fax: Postal address: Private Bag X896, Pretoria, 0001, Gauteng, South Africa Street address: Regent Place, 66 Queen Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 2010 FIFA World CupTM Organising Committee South Africa Tel: Fax: Postal address: Private Bag X 2010, Mondeor, 2110 Gauteng, South Africa Street address: SAFA House, 76 Nasrec Road, Nasrec Ext 3, 2190, Gauteng, South Africa 15

16 Big Ideas. Perfect Locations. Contact Us Gauteng Film Commission 9th floor, 56 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2108, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) Web: