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The Benefits Of The 2010 World Cup 2010 To South Africa
- July 28, 2010, 9:13 am
South Africas critics, both internal and overseas have questioned the wisdom of hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and have raised concern as to whether the expense of hosting the World cup in South Africa should have taken priority over pressing social priorities, such as housing. The question is raised as to whether there will be any financial benefits to the country. There is now general agreement that the government expenditure will be recouped. The South African President, Jacob Zuma, stated recently that the government is satisfied that the 2010 World Cup has been an economic success, with the investment of R33 billion having been spent on transport infrastructure, telecommunication and stadiums bringing a good return on the investment . This investment has created an estimated 66 000
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