The Portfolio publications are packaged and produced on a partnership basis with the primary institutions in the chosen publication sector. The 2010 FIFA World Cup Legacy Publication carries the support and endorsement of the following institutions:

LOC

“This serves to confirm that the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa has entered into an agreement with Portfolio Business Publications (Pty) Ltd to produce a publication on the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. ......We hope that institutions and individuals within South Africa and its Provinces and the Host Cities, as well as those on the African continent that are involved in the 2010 related legacy-creation programmes and projects will deem it fit to support this initiative so that we can tell the full story of the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.”

SRSA

“Sport and Recreation South Africa endorses this initiative and hopes that institutions, individuals and other Government Departments will deem it fit to support this initiative so that we can tell the full story of the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The main purpose of the publication, titled “The Legacy: 2010 and Beyond” will be to present and showcase the sustainable benefits and legacies of the World Cup to South African and the African Continent. The objective of this initiative is to also position the legacy of the 2010 event in a holistic, enduring and globally renowned manner”.

SAFA

“Sport and Recreation South Africa endorses this initiative and hopes that institutions, individuals and other Government Departments will deem it fit to support this initiative so that we can tell the full story of the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The main purpose of the publication will be to present and showcase the sustainable benefits and legacies of the World Cup to South African and the African Continent. The objective of this initiative is to also position the legacy of the 2010 event in a holistic, enduring and globally renowned manner”.

Australia

“........this serves to conform that the Australian High Commission to South Africa is committed to participate in the Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa publication. As one of the 32 participating countries we are proud to be associated with this project, which will serve to highlight the overwhelming positive outcomes of the tournament.” 

Brazil

“The Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Pretoria supports the Project “The Legacy: towards 2010 and beyond” whose purpose is to investigate the benefits of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first to be held on the African soil. As a witness of the successful organization of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and as the host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Brazil is highly interested in learning from host countries on their best practices. Furthermore, the Embassy of Brazil recognizes the importance of having positive long-term effects left from such a great sports event which the country will most certainly pursue whilst busy with the preparations.”

Chile

“................this serves to confirm that the Embassy of Chile to South Africa is committing to participate in the Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa publication.............. As one of the 32 participating countries we are proud to be associated with the project, which will serve to highlight the overwhelming positive outcomes of the tournament.”

Germany

“This serves to confirm that the Germany Embassy to South Africa in Pretoria intends to take part in the “Legacy 2010 multimedia project”. It will provide the organisers with relevant information with a view to edit a double page in their upcoming publication, as well as with a statement by the German Ambassador about the role of Germany in the 2010 World Cup, the relations between Germany and South Africa in general, as well as the cultural links between our two countries during the World Cup and beyond.”

Greece

“.........I would like to confirm our participation in the “Legacy – FIFA World Cup 2010” programme. We believe that this is an initiative that will give the opportunity to viewers and listeners across South Africa to learn more about Greece as a sports country, as we as a travel destination, as well as its culture and products.”

Switzerland

“This letter serves to confirm that the Embassy of Switzerland will participate in the World Cup 2010 Legacy publication.”

Uruguay

“...................I seize this opportunity to express that the project is in line with the Embassy’s goals to spread and outstand the Legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for South Africa and for the African Continent. We really appreciate and accept your kind invitation to be part of this publication titled “The Legacy Towards 2010 and beyond.”