Expectations are high as preparations in South Africa’s host cities shift into top gear, with the erection and upgrade of stadiums and the building and modification of road networks, as the country readies itself to host the biggest football extravaganza for the very first time on the African continent.
“We want, on behalf of our continent, to stage an event that will send ripples of confidence from the Cape to Cairo – an event that will create social and economic opportunities throughout Africa. We want to ensure that one day, historians will reflect upon the 2010 World Cup as a moment when Africa stood tall and resolutely turned the tide on centuries of poverty and conflict. We want to show that Africa’s time has come.”
Mr Thabo Mbeki – former President of South Africa
Five new stadiums are being built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. Construction costs are expected to be R8.4 bn. In addition to the stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infrastructure within the various cities, with projects such as the Gautrain and the new Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) titled Rea Vaya.
•By 2008, the build-up to the 2010 World Cup had already created 80 000 job opportunities in the local hospitality sector. It is estimated that over the next three years, a further 116 000 jobs will be created.
• 2010 is stimulating growth in the construction industry. The number of formal jobs in the construction industry has risen to 100 000 in 2008 compared to 60 000 three years ago, and some experts expect this to rise to more than 160000 by 2013.
• The projected direct, indirect and induced impact of the total budgeted spend for the six new stadiums is R18,9 billion or 1,8 times the actual spend. Of this R18, 9 billion, around R2 billion will directly benefit low-income households and a further R7, 7 million other households.
• The OC has agreed to procure 30% of the products and services it needs from small businesses and Black Economic Empowerment companies.
•Government and the OC have embarked on road shows across the country to inform small business about the opportunities available from the World Cup.
As of February 2008, the national Government’s contributions to World Cuprelated projects is R28 billion. The major contributions are to:
• Stadiums and precinct development: R9 841 million
• Transport: R11 728 million
• Broadcast and telecommunications: R300 million
• Event operations: R684 million
• Safety and security: R1 305 million
• Event volunteer training: R25 million
• Ports of entry infrastructure: R3 500 million
• Immigration support: R630 million
• Communications, hosting, legacy and culture: R504 million.
In addition, provincial and local government and other partners are investing in developments related to the World Cup.
The 2010 World Cup is stimulating development in neighboring countries as well. For instance, Mozambique will spend $51 million on the rehabilitation of a railway line between Maputo and South Africa, and is also upgrading its road network. Mozambique is investing $600 million in new hotels, casinos and other leisure facilities.
Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe are collectively using the World Cup to develop the seven transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs) in the region. This TFCA route will offer tourists the unforgettable experience of two oceans, vast landscapes, major rivers, deserts, canyons, mountains and diverse cultures across the nine countries in one trail. 2010 TFCA developments include joint marketing, development of services and packages, investment and infrastructure and ease of movement for tourists across borders.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development Information and Communications Technology Broadband Infrastructure Net (Uhurunet) is a $2-billion submarine cable to connect Africa directly to India, the Middle East, Europe and Brazil. The 50 000-km cable will reduce the telecommunications costs in Africa. The cable will be completed to provide telecommunications for the 2010 World Cup.
2010 is an opportunity to speed up growth and development, to market this country and the continent to the world; and an opportunity to create jobs all over the African continent.
Reference:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/docs/publications/sa2010/sa2010_govprep_oct08.pdf
USEFUL LINKS:
FIFA South Africa: http://www.fifa.com/South African Government 2010 Unit: http://www.sa2010.gov.za/South African Tourism: www.southafrica.net
“We want, on behalf of our continent, to stage an event that will send ripples of confidence from the Cape to Cairo – an event that will create social and economic opportunities throughout Africa. We want to ensure that one day, historians will reflect upon the 2010 World Cup as a moment when Africa stood tall and resolutely turned the tide on centuries of poverty and conflict. We want to show that Africa’s time has come.”
Mr Thabo Mbeki – former President of South Africa
Five new stadiums are being built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. Construction costs are expected to be R8.4 bn. In addition to the stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infrastructure within the various cities, with projects such as the Gautrain and the new Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) titled Rea Vaya.
•By 2008, the build-up to the 2010 World Cup had already created 80 000 job opportunities in the local hospitality sector. It is estimated that over the next three years, a further 116 000 jobs will be created.
• 2010 is stimulating growth in the construction industry. The number of formal jobs in the construction industry has risen to 100 000 in 2008 compared to 60 000 three years ago, and some experts expect this to rise to more than 160000 by 2013.
• The projected direct, indirect and induced impact of the total budgeted spend for the six new stadiums is R18,9 billion or 1,8 times the actual spend. Of this R18, 9 billion, around R2 billion will directly benefit low-income households and a further R7, 7 million other households.
• The OC has agreed to procure 30% of the products and services it needs from small businesses and Black Economic Empowerment companies.
•Government and the OC have embarked on road shows across the country to inform small business about the opportunities available from the World Cup.
As of February 2008, the national Government’s contributions to World Cuprelated projects is R28 billion. The major contributions are to:
• Stadiums and precinct development: R9 841 million
• Transport: R11 728 million
• Broadcast and telecommunications: R300 million
• Event operations: R684 million
• Safety and security: R1 305 million
• Event volunteer training: R25 million
• Ports of entry infrastructure: R3 500 million
• Immigration support: R630 million
• Communications, hosting, legacy and culture: R504 million.
In addition, provincial and local government and other partners are investing in developments related to the World Cup.
The 2010 World Cup is stimulating development in neighboring countries as well. For instance, Mozambique will spend $51 million on the rehabilitation of a railway line between Maputo and South Africa, and is also upgrading its road network. Mozambique is investing $600 million in new hotels, casinos and other leisure facilities.
Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe are collectively using the World Cup to develop the seven transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs) in the region. This TFCA route will offer tourists the unforgettable experience of two oceans, vast landscapes, major rivers, deserts, canyons, mountains and diverse cultures across the nine countries in one trail. 2010 TFCA developments include joint marketing, development of services and packages, investment and infrastructure and ease of movement for tourists across borders.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development Information and Communications Technology Broadband Infrastructure Net (Uhurunet) is a $2-billion submarine cable to connect Africa directly to India, the Middle East, Europe and Brazil. The 50 000-km cable will reduce the telecommunications costs in Africa. The cable will be completed to provide telecommunications for the 2010 World Cup.
2010 is an opportunity to speed up growth and development, to market this country and the continent to the world; and an opportunity to create jobs all over the African continent.
Reference:
http://www.gcis.gov.za/docs/publications/sa2010/sa2010_govprep_oct08.pdf
USEFUL LINKS:
FIFA South Africa: http://www.fifa.com/South African Government 2010 Unit: http://www.sa2010.gov.za/South African Tourism: www.southafrica.net
