Durban - Memory Ngwazi and her family arrived promptly at 10am on Saturday at the Suncoast Casino to take photos of the World Cup Trophy.
Ngwazi brought her two children and like 9 500 other fans, were not deterred by the cold weather.
The Ngwazi family, from Zimbabwe, stood in lengthy queues and got to see the display twice and enjoyed every bit of it.
"We had to be here. We also want to take the message home about the World Cup. We just had to witness this today. It was amazing.
"It is such a privilege to be here. This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity," said Ngwazi.
While the Ngwazi family wish that the Cup could stay in South Africa, they believe that Ivory Coast has what it takes to keep it in Africa by winning this year's 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Durban resident Paul Barham, who won a ticket, also didn't mind standing in a queue for 45 minutes for his "Pashasha Moment" - an opportunity to take a photo next to the Cup.
"I am here because I won a ticket. But also because of the curiosity," said Barham.
Totally excited about the upcoming World Cup, Barham believes that South Africa is ready to host the global show piece.
"It's going to be awesome. There is no doubt that we are ready and prepared," said Barham.
The solid gold globe trotting trophy has travelled around the world in 225 days with millions of fans wanting to view the prestigious Cup that is only touched by Heads of State and World Cup winners.
The next step of the tour will be Richards Bay - Isikhaweni Community Hall - May 17; and Pietermaritzburg - Royal Show Grounds - May 18 from 10pm to 6pm.
Meanwhile, the Department of Arts and Culture, together with the Department of Sport and Recreation in KwaZulu-Natal are doing their bit to mobilise people ahead of the June-July football spectacle.
The upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup competition will provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their talent.
The programme, titled "Fly the Flag Campaign," has seen both departments pulling all the stops throughout the province, interacting with citizens.
The activities include traditional music, multi-cultural song and dance, street parades, teaching about national symbols and the use of the national flag, teaching the lyrics of the national anthem, beach festivals and the diski dance.
The aim, according to both departments, is to instil a sense of national pride and patriotism among the populace
