Cape Town - The success of the FIFA Confederations Cup shows that South Africa and the entire continent are ready to deliver a world-class 2010 FIFA World Cup next year.
"The success of the Confederations Cup communicates a clear message that our country and its people and indeed the people of Africa stand ready to deliver a world-class 2010 FIFA World Cup," Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Wednesday.
The minister was addressing the National Council of Provinces on her department's Budget Vote, which she tabled to the House last week.
Dr Dlamini-Zuma also congratulated the five-time world champions, Brazil for winning the eight nation's tournament.
The Brazilian retained the trophy after beating the United States of America 3-2 during a thriller match played at Coca-Cola Park, in Johannesburg on 28 June.
The Samba boys also won the tournament in 2005 when the tournament was hosted in Germany.
