Gauteng 2010 Media and Crew Guidelines

Gauteng 2010 Media and Crew Guidelines

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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)12 310 8600 Fax: +27 (0)12 310 8500 E-mail: info@statssa.gov.za Website: www.statssa.gov.za

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 www.thedti.gov.za Useful economic data and other investment information. South African Chamber of Business (SACOB) www.sacob.co.za Contains information on current trade policy as well as trade activity reports. The South African Reserve Bank www.reservebank.co.za Useful economic data published by the South African Reserve Bank. Blue IQ www.blueiq.co.za 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 www.geda.co.za Official economic development and investment promotion agency of the Gauteng Provincial Government. Johannesburg Development Agency www.jda.org.za Official economic development and investment promotion agency of the City of Johannesburg. Country news South Africa The Good News www.sagoodnews.co.za Independent website which promotes positive news on the country. Also contains useful country data. South Africa Gateway www.southafrica.info Official gateway to South Africa. Comprehensive information for visitors and investors. International Marketing Council of SA www.imc.org.za 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 www.dfa.gov.za Lists all SA embassies, consulates and high commissions abroad. South African Government www.info.gov.za Lists all national government departments with links to Ministries/ Departmental websites. Gauteng Provincial Government www.gpg.gov.za Lists all Gauteng provincial government departments. Stats SA www.statssa.gov.za Official website of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). History, arts and culture SA History Project www.sahistory.org.za Independent site dedicated to the history and heritage of South Africa. South Africa Gateway www.southafrica.info Official gateway to South Africa includes information on the history of the country Artthrob www.artthrob.co.za Website dedicated to the visual arts

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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 www.fifa.com. 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: http://extranet.fifa.com/mediachannel/self-registration/self-registration-welcome/ You can also contact the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for assistance: Ms Delia Fischer FIFA Media officer, LOC 2010 Contact numbers: Tel: +27 (0)11 567 2567 Web: www.fifa.com 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 www.fifa.com. 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)11 895 3000 E-mail: sugen@southafrica.net Website: www.southafrica.net (Also see Tourism, leisure and hospitality) 2010 stadia in Gauteng For updates on construction progress at 2010 stadia visit www.fifa.com or the official 2010 SA site www.sa2010.gov. za. Useful information can also be accessed from the host cities Johannesburg and Tshwane (Pretoria) at www. joburg.org.za/fifaworldcup/ and www.tshwane.gov.za/fifaworldcup 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

For information on stadia and the readiness of host cities contact: City of Johannesburg Sid Clark and Samantha Govender City of Johannesburg: 2010 Office E-mail: sidc@joburg.org.za and samanthagoven@joburg.org.za City of Ekurhuleni Marisa Truter Senior Marketing Officer Department of Communications and Marketing Tel: +27 (0)11 820 4394 E-mail: Marisa.T@Ekurhuleni.com Website: www.ekurhuleni.com City of Tshwane Zanele Ngumbela Cluster Manager Marketing and Communication Impact Communication Tel: +27 (0)12 346 8805 Website: www.tswhane.com 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 www.gauteng.net Official website of the Gauteng Tourism Authority Johannesburg Tourism Company www.joburg.org.za/travel Official visitor site of the City of Johannesburg SA Info www.southafrica.info Official gateway to South Africa. Comprehensive information for visitors and investors. SA Tourism www.southafrica.net All you need to know about visiting South Africa. For accredited accommodation please contact: Match Hospitality http://hospitality.fifa.com/ 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 www.tourismgrading.co.za The SA Tourism Grading Council has a list of graded accommodation establishments 8

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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)11 833 0409 Fax: +27(0)11 833 0282 E-mail: seitisom@gautengfilm.org.za Website: www.gautengfilm.org.za 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)31 311 4243 Fax: +27 (0)31 311 4092 E-mail : filmdurban@durban.gov.za Website: www.durbanfilmoffice.com Cape Film Commission (Western Cape province) Tel: +27 (0)21 483 9070 Fax: +27 (0)21 483 9071 E-mail: info@capefilmcommission.co.za Website: www.capefilmcommission.co.za For provinces not covered by these film commissions you can also contact one of the provincial tourism authorities for assistance. Mpumalanga Tourism Authority www.mpumalanga.com North West Parks and Tourism Board www.tourismnorthwest.co.za Eastern Cape Tourism Authority www.ectourism.co.za Limpopo Tourism Authority www.golimpopo.com Northern Cape Tourism Authority www.northerncape.org.za Free State Tourism Authority www.freestatetourism.gov.za 10

Stock footage and image banks For a comprehensive listing of stock footage and image banks visit www.gautengfilmdirectory.org.za or e-mail 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) www.fru.co.za FRU publishes an extensive catalogue of South African made films. Gay and Lesbian Archives of South Africa www.wits.ac.za/gala lives Independent archive focussing on the and experiences of gay and lesbian South Africans. National Film, Video and Sound Archives www.national.archives.gov.za 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) www.sabc.co.za 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 www.saha.org.za Comprehensive independent archive. SA History online www.sahistory.org.za Offers a comprehensive listing of archives and museums as well as special features and articles on well-known SA artists. University of Johannesburg www.uj.ac.za/library Archival collection of the University of Johannesburg (previously known as the Rand Afrikaans University). University of Pretoria www.ais.up.ac.za Extensive library services include access to audio-visual collection. UNISA (University of South Africa) www.unisa.ac.za/library Extensive library services include access to audio-visual collection. University of the Witwatersrand (Library Services) www.wits.ac.za/library Extensive library services include access to audio-visual collection. University of the Witwatersrand (Historical Papers) www.ais.up.ac.za The most comprehensive independent archive in South Africa. (Also see Stock footage and image banks) 11

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Production services For a comprehensive listing of production companies visit www.gautengfilmdirectory.org.za or e-mail us at info@ gautengfilm.org.za Crew and crewing agents For a comprehensive listing of crewing agents visit www.gautengfilmdirectory.org.za or e-mail 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 www.gautengfilmdirectory.org.za or e-mail us at info@gautengfilm.org.za Broadcast services and programme sales For a comprehensive listing of broadcast service providers and facilities visit www.gautengfilmdirectory.org.za or e-mail 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) 11 686 6078 Fax: +27 (0)11 686 6107 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)11 714 5674 Fax: +27 (0) 11 714 3055 E-mail: ida@sabc.co.za e-tv 5 Summit Road Hyde Park 2196 Tel: +27 (0)11 537 9300 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 http://sapajhb7.sapa.org.za or e-mail swc2010@sapa.org.za 13

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 www.srsa.gov.za South African film and TV industry For information about the local film and TV industry visit the National Film and Video Foundation (www.nfvf.co.za) or visit our website www.gautengfilm.org.za A list of local distributors as well as broadcasters can be found at www.gautengfilmdirectory.org.za For the latest industry news you can also access the following print and digital publications: Screen Africa www.screenafrica.com The Call Sheet Tel: +27 (0)21 674 0646 Filmmaker South Africa www.filmmaker.co.za Filmmakers Guide www.filmmakersguide.co.za AV Specialist www.avspecialist.tv Inside Film SA www.nfvf.co.za 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 www.dfa.gov.za. You can also visit www.homeaffairs.gov.za and www.southafrica.info for additional information on visa requirements. Weather For up to date weather forecasts visit the South African Weather Service at www.weathersa.co.za Health info For health tips for travellers visit www.southafrica.info or visit the Netcare Travel Clinic at www.travelclinic.co.za 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)83 123 2345 for more information. Web resources SouthAfrica.info: the official gateway www.southafrica.info Official 2010 SA site www.sa2010.gov.za FIFA www.fifa.com The International Marketing Council of South Africa www.imc.org.za South African Tourism www.southafrica.net Statistics SA www.statssa.gov.za City of Johannesburg www.joburg.org.za City of Ekurhuleni www.ekurhulen.com City of Tshwane www.tshwane.gov.za Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site www.maropeng.co.za Gauteng online www.gautengonline.gov.za Gauteng Tourism Authority www.gauteng.net Government Communication and Information Service www.gcis.gov.za 14

Official 2010 contacts 2010 Communication Project Management Unit Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Tel: +27 012 314 2494/2173 Fax: +27 012 326 2077 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: +27 012 304 5222 Fax: +27 012 326 2077 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: +27 011 567 2010 Fax: +27 011 494 3161 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 www.sa2010.gov.za 15

Big Ideas. Perfect Locations. Contact Us Gauteng Film Commission 9th floor, 56 Main Street, Johannesburg, 2108, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 11 833 0409 Fax: +27 (0) 11 833 0282 E-mail: info@gautengfilm.org.za Web: www.gautengfilm.org.za