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Original Post Date: 2004-05-17 Time: 13:16:59 Posted By: Jan
[The extreme euphoria in South Africa at having the chance to host the world soccer tournament in 2010 was amazing. But I suppose in a country where there is so little good news, its nice to see something positive. Though, the ANC milked it for every ounce of propaganda it could. The hope is that there will be some investment in this country as a result of this and that it will create a few more badly needed jobs.
Blacks in SA are soccer mad – as are blacks across Africa. But SA sent a high-powered delegation consisting of Mbeki and Mandela and De Klerk to try to twist FIFA’s arm. They no doubt succeeded. One can’t help wondering what other tricks were tried.
Of course… this euphoria doesn’t mean that much because its only being hosted in 2010, by which time we’d have had another election (2009)… and who knows what state the country will be in by then.
Even the South African Communist Party moaned – saying the tickets in this capitalist venture would be too expensive for the average black. The communists can never stop with their crap now can they? Jan]
Johannesburg – Safa expects to spend $511m (about R3.5bn) on infrastructure development and to raise the same amount through ticket sales, sponsorships and contributions by local suppliers.
The soccer body drew up a list of vital developments that have to take place in the run-up to hosting the Soccer World Cup as part of the presentation to the Soccer World Cup bid committee in Zurich last Friday.
The expenses were budgeted as follows:
Stadiums and other infrastructure: A total of $158m is budgeted for the construction and renovation of soccer stadiums countrywide, the hiring of stadiums, stadium management, banners and the establishment of Fifa’s headquarters for the duration of the tournament.
Administration and organisation: Safa budgeted $47.9m for Fifa’s general secretariat, insurance, accreditation and financial, international, legal, operational and interest-bearing expenses. Fifa’s headquarters will be at Sandton Convention Centre for the duration of the tournament.
Telecommunication network and IT solutions: Safa earmarked $8.3m to set up telecommunication and IT networks.
Safety and security: Over $36m will be deployed for the duration of the tournament.
Official functions: The cost of the opening and closing ceremonies, congresses, banquets, conferences and workshops is estimated at $31.9m.
Media support: A total of $51m is budgeted to set up an international media centre at Nasrec in Johannesburg and further media centres at the stadiums where games will be played, practice fields and hotels where teams are staying.
Administration of tickets: $8.6m
Transport: The cost of local road and air transport is estimated at $13.5m.
Advertising and marketing: $13.2m
Support services: The cost of support services is estimated at $26.7m and this includes food, medical services, human resources, training, language services and uniforms.
Accommodation: $9.6m is budgeted for accommodation for the Fifa delegation, officials and soccer teams.
Of the total amount, a further 10% ($40.5m) is budgeted for a contingency fund.
Total contribution: (not specified, but presumably for the bid presentation and a downpayment for hosting the World Cup) – $65m.
Safa expects to generate income as follows:
Ticket sales – $466.9m from the 63 games of the 32 teams.
Central government was asked to contribute $31.6m to revamp stadiums and other facilities.
Local governments already agreed to contribute $25.3m to maintain roads and other infrastructure.
Edited by Fadia Salie
Source: Finance24.com
URL: http://www.finance24.co.za/Finance/Economy/0,…/p>