ARTICLES RELATING TO 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP

SA's current account deficit widens

2010-12-09 10:35

The Reserve Bank's quarterly bulletin shows that the current account deficit widened in the third quarter as SA's imports exceeded exports.

Fifa's World Cup debt trail

2010-10-17 14:10

Fifa is facing a string of legal suits in SA for nearly R1bn in unpaid debts for services provided before and during the World Cup.

Soccer nets R1bn tax goal for SA

2010-08-31 11:05

Tourists spent about R8bn during the FIFA World Cup and infrastructure created an extra 300 000 jobs, says the minister of economic development.

Record audiences for World Cup

2010-07-23 13:11

An analysis of World Cup TV ratings shows big audiences, but not necessarily for the biggest games.

SA now the world's 'golden child'

2010-07-18 09:51

South Africa's national soccer team didn't win any trophies but the country collected gold in respect of its ability to host events of all kinds, experts say.

World Cup benefits some way off

2010-07-13 15:57

It will take three to five years to see an economic spinoff from the World Cup, but it is too early to tell how great this would be, according to an academic.

Mixed Cup fortunes for tourism

2010-07-11 11:51

Although the 2010 FIFA World Cup created great anticipation among tourism enterprises, few regions saw their expectations surpassed.

Accountants: World Cup not about profit

2010-07-09 12:46

Hosting the World Cup won't turn a profit for SA - but it has disabused perceptions about stab-proof vests and lions in the streets, says an accountant body.

Scramble for flights to SA

2010-07-05 13:31

European airlines and travel companies are making emergency arrangements as thousands of Dutch and German fans plan trips to SA.

Cape Town hotels 40% full

2010-06-25 13:06

Accommodation establishments nearest to the Cape Town Stadium and other attractions are benefiting most from the soccer World Cup, says Cape Town Tourism.

Zim power woes spoil Cup party

2010-06-24 15:13

The family were on the edge of their seats, cheering on their World Cup heroes, when the television screen went blank in their Harare home.

Fans not shy of flashing credit cards

2010-06-23 12:52

The economy has seen an initial boost in visitor spending related to the 2010 World Cup, according to payment card company Visa.

World Cup boosts British retail sales

2010-06-17 13:00

Retail sales in Britain have increased in May as shoppers snapped up new televisions for the World Cup, official data shows.

Bafana Republic glued to TV screens

2010-06-15 13:50

Television viewing figures show massive support for the national soccer team and interest in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

How to avoid World Cup overspending

2010-06-15 10:17

Here's how to score in the World Cup fun stakes without incurring financial penalties.

'FIFA lied about bed needs'

2010-06-08 15:42

FIFA's claims that each host city was short of 50 000 beds for the World Cup prompted many private home owners to waste money on renovations, say estate agents.

'Brand police' to patrol World Cup

2010-05-06 15:59

Brand police will patrol 2010 Fifa World Cup stadiums to make sure the Fifa brand is not hijacked, says the world football body.

No TV replays - Blatter

2009-12-17 16:00

Sepp Blatter has remained adamant that TV replays will not be used to review decisions as long as he is the president of FIFA.

 

Tourism scores R3.6bn World Cup boost

2010-12-06 16:21

Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says about 309 000 visitors came to SA for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

SWC arrivals top earlier estimates

2010-10-05 10:57

An analysis of the latest foreign tourist data shows that about 400 000 fans visited SA during the FIFA World Cup.

Soccer gains may outstrip expectations

2010-07-23 14:36

The 2010 FIFA World Cup could have added one percentage point to SA's economic growth, higher than initially expected, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Keeping it ayoba

2010-07-16 12:49

The business community has taken up with enthusiasm the initiative to keep the flag flying after the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 'a basis to make progress'

2010-07-12 14:36

The 2010 FIFA World Cup has provided a fillip to SA economic trends which may not have existed otherwise, says the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

SA's moment of truth

2010-07-11 08:15

Business leaders say the benefits of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be felt for years to come.

50 000 flights authorised during SWC

2010-07-06 13:52

South African skies have been kept buzzing over the FIFA World Cup with over 50 000 flight authorisations issued, the defence department says.

Soccer 'flu' hits workers

2010-06-25 15:19

Companies are worried about a dramatic drop in productivity as South Africans are partying hard even though their team has been eliminated.

IPSA restarts power plant

2010-06-24 18:09

Power generation company IPSA Group says its NewCogen subsidiary has commenced production of electricity under an emergency contract with Eskom.

KLM: More Dutch fans on their way

2010-06-23 13:41

The demand for air tickets to SA from the Netherlands is on the up, according to Dutch airline KLM.

Too few flights for Dutch fans

2010-06-22 14:21

With crime fears abating, a "massive" number of Dutch World Cup soccer fans now want to cheer on their winning team. But a lack of flights poses a problem.

World Cup an 'economic turning point'

2010-06-17 12:23

The hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup presents an economic about-turn for South Africa, says Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Pre-World Cup tourism soars

2010-06-15 11:17

SA inbound tourism spend went up 34% during the first quarter of 2010, with additional growth opportunities anticipated around the FIFA soccer tournament.

EU: SA must make most of Cup

2010-06-09 13:37

European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso predicts South Africa will use the football World Cup to take its development to new levels.

Productivity to dip during SWC

2010-06-08 12:25

Workplace productivity in South Africa is expected to drop over the World Cup, with several matches to be played during office hours, Productivity SA warns.

England warm-up against Egypt

2009-12-21 15:37

England will begin their countdown to next year's World Cup with a friendly against Egypt at London's Wembley Stadium

SABC has broadcast rights

2009-11-25 20:03

The SABC has an agreement with FIFA to be the official broadcaster of the 2010 SWC, the broadcaster has said.

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