FIfa World Cup 2010

Jun 12, 2010, 15:13 PM IST
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SA expects the World Cup to add about 0.5% to GDP

SA expects the World Cup to add about 0.5% to GDP

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The tourism sector is expected to enjoy a boost from the tournament for years to come.

The tourism sector is expected to enjoy a boost from the tournament for years to come.

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SA government has spent about  $5.17 billion  since 2006/07

SA government has spent about $5.17 billion since 2006/07

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Huge spending pushed SA’s fiscal deficit in 2009-10 to 6.7% of GDP

Huge spending pushed SA’s fiscal deficit in 2009-10 to 6.7% of GDP

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Increased foreign exchange flows during world cup are seen supporting the rand

Increased foreign exchange flows during world cup are seen supporting the rand

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South Africa expects about 370,000 foreign visitors during the event

South Africa expects about 370,000 foreign visitors during the event

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The SA economy will receive a 13 bn rand cash injection due to visitors spending

The SA economy will receive a 13 bn rand cash injection due to visitors spending

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Construction ahead of the tournament had also created thousands of jobs

Construction ahead of the tournament had also created thousands of jobs