The City has given priority to those traders who will be directly affected by any temporary restrictions that will be incurred on them around stadiums on match days.
"Approximately 200 events traders who normally do business outside stadiums during sporting events have been accommodated in special demarcated selling areas for trading during soccer matches.
"An additional 800 temporary trading stall points have been identified at various parallel events such as fan fests and at strategic fan gathering for the duration of the tournament," Mazibuko said in a statement.
The City has also embarked on an educational campaign to inform traders of temporary by-laws that will come into effect during the tournament.
Traders also participated in numerous training sessions provided by the city to improve their skills on safety, presentation and hygienic food preparation practices.
"An estimated 350 000 overseas visitors are expected to descend on Johannesburg during the next few weeks, while South African business is anticipating a retail boost due to the extended school holidays," Mazibuko said.
Further trading opportunities during the World Cup are being identified by the City and when these arise, traders registered on the City's database they will be approached to service these sites, Mazibuko said.
"This process is ongoing and concerned traders are advised to register at the city's Department of Economic Development in Jorrisen St, Braamfontein."
The City will host the World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and the opening match on 11 June 2010 between South Africa and Mexico.
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