U2 are returning to South Africa for the first time since the POPMART Tour in 1998.

With two U2 360° dates in 2011 they will make history as the first band to stage live concerts in the Soccer World Cup Stadio in both Johannesburg and Cape Town.

U2 will play  on Sunday,  February 13th, 2011 in  Johannesburg (Gauteng) at the FNB Stadium and on Friday, February 18th, in Cape Town (Western Cape) at Cape Town Stadium.

Tickets in both cities will start at R161.00, with General Admission floor tickets available at R401.00.  Reserved seat tickets are also available, starting at R428.00 in Cape Town and R696.00 in Johannesburg.

Tickets  for both shows go on sale Saturday, October 23rd through Computicket (www.computicket.com or the 083915800).

U2.Com subscribers can enter a special advance presale for tickets  beginning this Wednesday, October 20th  and subscribers will be emailed ahead of this presale with details of timings.

If you're interested in becoming a U2.com subscriber and entering the ticket presales, here's all the details you need - including news of 'U2:Duals'. This is a limited edition CD, not for sale at retail, featuring U2 collaborations with other artists.