2. The delegation received a broad profile of the geographical area, statistics and hazards in the Western Cape by Mr S Carstens. He also gave the delegation a historic overview of disaster management in the Western Cape with a breakdown of the identified hazards and a comprehensive risk overview. On implementation of the Disaster Management Act, Mr Carstens gave the delegation a holistic picture of how the centres were progressing at national, provincial, district and local government levels and the legal requirements for the establishment of a disaster management centre in South Africa. He also made mention of the operations of the Emergency Management Centre and information technology software collaboration between the centres. Mr Carstens concluded by briefing the delegation on the areas of concern which included funding, capacity, competency and issues revolving around the hosting of the 2010 World Cup.