One decade has passed since the FIFA World Cup was held in South African, with financial analysts still questioning if spending billions was valuable to their economy. The majority of facilities created for the South African FIFA World Cup have become abandoned, decaying in their resting spots for inevitable deconstruction. This is unconventional for nations that support the World Cup or Olympics, with their facilities typically maintained for decades. For ten years, it’s been questioned if another country was better suited to host this event.
Falsified Facts Behind the Finances Spent
This international football venue cost the South African Government $3 Billion, with those funds being spent during a financially challenging period in the nation’s history. Social requirements were & are to this day backlogged. Social needs like Hospitals, Housing, Electricity, Internet, and Water continuously fail throughout South Africa. Those that organized the 2010 South African FIFA World Cup have contested that the legacy this venue brought upon their country was worth the billions spent.
Sentiments also indicate that government finances for social requirements weren’t perpetrated towards the development of these facilities, with South Africans receiving their necessities later that year. These remarks are inconsistent with accurate statistics released yearly for South African Essential Services. It’s not uncommon for power grids to shut down for a prolonged period, effecting other services like Internet & Hospital Assistance.
FIFAs South African Division claims that their nation wasn’t trusted to host this venue & proved international critics wrong. However, those statements are meant to distract naysayers from the reality that bribes were being maintained for a prolonged period. Years later those bribes would be revealed & significant punishments would ensue for the South African Football Association.
The Benefits
Infrastructure development for the South African FIFA World Cup provided some societal benefits to civilians. The airports & roads designed for catering to the needs of international guests are used today, with their aviation facility specifically boosting tourism for the last decade. It’s estimated that an average increase in tourist activity at 13.6% for South Africa is seen yearly. This has enabled its GDP to grow by 10%, accounting for more than $300 million in profits for South Africa.
