Pretoria - Brazilian President Lula da Silva will be among the leaders touching down in the country as the FIFA World Cup progresses.
Lula, who will who will arrive in the country on 7 July, will also use the occasion as a State Visit.
International Relations Director-General, Ayanda Ntsaluba, told a media briefing that Brazil, currently leading in Group G with six 6 points and hosts of the next Wold Cup tournament in 2014, shares close bilateral relations with South Africa.
"The relationship between the two countries has evolved remarkably over the past ten years. Both countries face serious challenges of unemployment, unequal distribution of income and sluggish economic growth," explained Ntsaluba.
Ntsaluba could not confirm which other leaders would attend the final match of the tournament, but said preparations for their stay had already started.
He said the World Cup had, so far, proved that the country was ready to host an event of dynamic magnitude.
"The image that South Africa had portrayed since the start of the World Cup as hospitable and warm should not change when the World Cup is over."
He said the people created a "positive picture" of the country.
Commenting on Ghana's inclusion to the next stage of the tournament, Ntsaluba said it was a milestone, adding that the continent should rally behind them because they are flying Africa's flag.
The Black Stars finished second in Group D after going down 1-nil to Germany at Soccer City last night. They qualified for the next phase ahead of Australia on goal difference.
