In terms of section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read with Rule 7(1)(b) of the Joint Rules of Parliament, the President of the Republic of South Africa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday, 18 August 2010 at 14:00, in order to debate the successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.