GAUTENG REGION
INTRODUCTION
Gauteng Province is home to the two host cities of Johannesburg, with CocaCola Park as the Match Stadium, and Tshwane /Pretoria with Loftus Versveld as its Match Stadium. In the region also is South Africa’smain airport Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) and also Lanseria Airport to the north. See map for orientation. Gauteng is the transport hub for the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup.
REGULAR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are regular rail, bus and minibus taxi services currently operating between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Rail
For all commuter rail services, see the metrorail timetable information at www.metrorail.co.za
A business express commuter rail service runs between Pretoria and Johannesburg every day during the week. This service provides luxury commuter travel that offers reduced transit times between the two cities. The train schedule for this service is listed in the table below.
Business Express Rail Service
Station |
Pretoria - Johannesburg |
Johannesburg – Pretoria |
Pretoria |
06:15 |
17:30 |
Centurion |
06:25 |
17:50 |
Kempton Park |
06:55 |
18:20 |
Johannesburg |
07:15 |
18:30 |
Bus
Mini-bus Taxi
Mini-bus Taxi’s operate from 5h00 to19h00 everyday from different pick up and drop off points known as a “taxi rank” or a “taxi stop”.
Johannesburg and Pretoria have designated taxi ranks that transport passengers in between the two host cities.
Mini-bus Taxi’s operate on a strictly cash basis.
Metered Taxi
Metered taxis are available for conveying people on an ad hoc basis and charge for the distance travelled. These taxis are available at the main transport hubs, including OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), Lanseria International Airport and will have ranking space close to precincts. The typical cost of a metered taxi between OR Tambo and City Centres is R450 (one way). Metered Taxi Call Centre: 0861 SHE SHA (0861 743 742).
SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES
Rail
Additional passenger rail services by Metrorail are being provided on match days. For special event services provided for the FCC follow this link. »Read more on Special Local Trains
Airport Public Shuttles
A public transport service will operate from ORTIA to the match stadiums and back on match days. This is part of the Gauteng Provinces Gauride programme for FCC.
Fares and Payment
The service will be free for passengers with match tickets for that day.
Security and Orientation
24 hour security will be provided at the pick-up and drop-off which will be well lit, with marshals on site and orientation signage to help you find your way.
Pick Up Location |
Match day services to: |
Dates: |
Times of Operation |
ORTIA Airport Outside Domestic Arrivals Terminal Service for Air Passengers Only |
Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg Stadium Drop off/ Pick up Doornfontein Rail Station |
· Sunday 14th June · Thursday 18th June · Saturday 20th June · Thursday 25th June · Sunday 28th June |
10:00hrs to 24:30hrs Frequency to be announced |
Loftus Versveld, Pretoria Stadium Drop off/ Pick up LC De Villiers Park& Ride site |
· Monday 15th June · Thursday 18th June · Sunday 21st June · |
10:00hrs to 24:30hrs Frequency to be announced |
Park and Ride Services
Gauteng is providing special match day park and ride services operating from “Hubs” connecting the Gauteng host cities and main population centres on the province.
Park and Ride Hubs are identified venues where people can drive and park their cars and get "Gauride" services to stadiums (this for ticket holders only). Below is a list of identified public transport hubs:
Fares and Payment
All services will be free including parking and shuttle overlays for passengers with match tickets for that day. Usage of services will be managed through a coloured armband system.
Security and Orientation
24 hour security will be provided at all hubs for the duration of the tournament with minimal security services on non-match days to secure site facilities such as furniture and equipment.. Hubs will be well lit, with marshals on site and orientation signage.
List of Event Services provided by Gauteng
Serving Area |
Park and Ride Hub Location |
Match day services to |
ORTIA |
Airport |
Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
Ekhuruleni & West Rand |
Dries Niemandt Park |
Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
Krugersdorp & East Rand |
Bob van Reenan Stadium |
Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
Johannesburg North |
Coca Cola Northgate Mall |
Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
Johannesburg South |
Southgate Mall |
Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg* Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
Tshwane/Pretoria |
Pretoria Showgrounds |
Loftus Versveld, Pretoria |
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Host City & Stadium |
Park & Ride |
Park & Walk |
Match Dates |
Johannesburg Coca-Cola/Ellis Park Stadium |
Coca-Cola Dome Northgate Mall: Johannesburg North |
None |
14,18,20,25,28 June 2009 |
Wits West Campus: North-West Johannesburg CBD, Braamfontein |
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Bezuidenhout Valley Park: Johannesburg East, Observatory |
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Nasrec Expo entrance 4 and 5: Johannesburg South, Aeroton |
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Tshwane/Pretoria Loftus Versfeld Stadium |
LC de Villiers: North and East Pavilion |
Pretoria Technical High School |
15, 18, 21 June 2009 |
Pretoria Sports Union grounds: Southern Pavilion |
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Gauteng Services ** (serving Ellis Park and Loftus) |
Dries Niemandt (Ekurhuleni) |
Entrance - CR Swart |
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OR Tambo IA |
Outside Intercontental Hotel |
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George Thabe (Sedibeng) |
Entrance Mareka Street |
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Coronation Park (Mogale City) |
Entrance Kobie Krige Street |
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Gauteng Services** (serving Ellis Park only) |
Tshwane Events Centre |
Entrance Church Street |
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Gauteng Services** (serving Loftus only) |
Southgate Mall (Soweto & surrounding areas |
Entrance Rifle Range Road |
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Coca Cola Dome (Northgate) |
Entrance Olievenhout Ave off Northumberland |
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Mangaung/Bloemfontein Free State Stadium |
Bloemfontein Show Grounds/Builders Warehouse Parking in Curie Avenue |
Grey College and Eunice School in Jock Meiring Street |
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Baptist Church off Nelson Mandela Drive |
Fontein Street Parking garage in the CBD |
15, 17, 20, 24 June 2009 |
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Harris Street and St. Andrew Street |
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Rustenburg Royal Bafokeng Stadium |
Western By-Pass |
None |
17, 21, 28 June 2009 |
R104 |
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Olympia Sports Stadium |
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Phokeng Northern |
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Phokeng Eastern |
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Phokeng Western |
Provincial Transport Hubs - FCC2009
1. Pretoria Showgrounds Dates and times of operations: 14 June to Ellis Park 11h00 - 20h00
18 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
20 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
25 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
28 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
Entrance Church Street
2. Dries Niemandt
Dates and Times of Operations
14 June to Ellis Park 12h00 - 20h00
15 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
18 June to Loftus Versfeldt 11h00 - 20h00
18 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
20 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
21 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
25 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
28 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
Entrance - CR Swart
3. OR Tambo IA Dates and Times of Operations
14 June to Ellis Park 10h00 - 24h30
15June to Loftus Versfeldt 10h00 - 24h30
18 June to Loftus Versfeldt 10h00 - 24h30
18 June to Ellis Park 10h00 - 24h30
20 June to Ellis Park 10h00 - 24h30
21 June to Loftus Versfeldt 10h00 - 24h30
25 June to Ellis Park 10h00 - 24h30
28 June to Ellis Park 10h00- 24h30
Service Airline Passengers Only
4. George Thabe
Dates and Times of Operations
14 June to Ellis Park 11h00 - 20h00
15 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
18 June to Loftus Versfeldt 11h00 - 20h00
18 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
20 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
21 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
25 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
28 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
Entrance Mareka Street
5. Southgate Mall
Dates and Times of Operations
15June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
18 June to Loftus Versfeldt 11h00 - 20h00
21 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
Entrance Rifle Range Road
6. Coca - Cola Northgate Dome
Dates and Times of Operations
15June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
18 June to Loftus Versfeldt 11h00 - 20h00
21 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
Entrance Olievenhout Ave off Northumberland
7. Coronation Park
Dates and Times of Operations
14 June to Ellis Park 11h00 - 20h00
15 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
18 June to Loftus Versfeldt 11h00 - 20h00
18 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
20 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
21 June to Loftus Versfeldt 15h00 - 24h30
25 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
28 June to Ellis Park 15h00 - 24h30
Entrance Kobie Krige Street
Drop off Points
1. For all Games at Loftus Versfeldt - LC de Villiers Entrance Burnett Street
2. For all Games at Ellis Park - Doornfontein Regional Hub
Park and Ride from Tshwane & from Johannesburg South and East, to Johannesburg, Coca Cola/Ellis Park:
Spectators from Tshwane travelling to Coca Cola Park can catch a Park and Ride Service from Tshwane Events Centre west of the CBD. If you are travelling for Johannesburg South and East then the Park and Ride venue at Dries Niemandt Park; Ekurhuleni may be more convenient.
Pretoria Main Station (located on the southern side of the Tshwane Central Business District at the intersection of Paul Kruger Street and Scheiding Street) is the main transport hub of the city for serving fans for the 2009 FCC. This is an intermodal hub, including trains, buses (local and intercity) and taxis (both minibus and metered).
For information on Johannesburg municipal buses contact Jo’burg Connect on +27 (0) 11 375 5555
