According to consulting firm Grant Thornton, the World Cup will pump
around R21.3-billion into South Africa's economy, generating an
estimated R12.7-billion in direct spending and creating an estimated
159 000 new jobs.
The country's tourism industry will benefit from the estimated
three million visitors expected for the tournament, while
construction and engineering companies will look to a slice of the
billions to be spent on infrastructure in the lead-up to the event.
However, the indirect spin-offs of an improved image abroad
could have an even greater impact on the economy.
