German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former South African President Nelson Mandela hold hands at the Nelson Mandela Foundation building in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday Oct. 6, 2007. A key aspect of Merkel's visit to South Africa is to share the experiences Germany had of hosting the Soccer World Cup as the country prepares for the 2010 World Cup, the first time the event will be held on the continent. [Photo/icpress.cn]