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May 2004: And the winner is ... South Africa!
South Africa celebrated when the country won the right to stage the World Cup in 2010, defeating Morocco by 14 votes to 10 in Zurich on Saturday...more Info

According to a survey done in 2000, there was an increase in the contribution of sport and recreation to the gross domestic product (GDP) of South Africa from 1,9% in 1997 to 2% in 2000. Its estimated worth was some R15 913 million. If capital expenditure is included, the contribution rises to R16 765 million or 2,1% of GDP. According to a survey done in 2000, sport and recreation provided employment for some 34.325 full-time and 6.140 part-time workers, as well as about 8.000 volunteers.



		The primary motivation of the project is to exploit the substantial benefits for job creation in South Africa that the tourist industry presents. The Cricket World Cup Organising Committee expects 50.000 foreign visitors in South Africa during the tournament in 2003. This could mean the creation of more than 6.000 jobs during the World Cup. South Africa will host some of the world's finest cricketeers in 2003 during the International Cricket Council World Cup. A record total of 54 matches will be played, with the final taking place in Johannesburg. Fourteen countries will participate.

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