2010 FIFA WORLD CUP PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE HEARING CAPE TOWN 18 AUGUST 2009 LESLIE SEDIBE
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP 32 teams 64 matches 28 – 43 days 200 viewing hours 40 billion TV audience 3 million tickets 10 stadia
OC GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE Section 21 Company Board Representatives: Football, Government, Business, Labour OAA between FIFA & SAFA Contractual agreement between SAFA and LOC Finance Committee Audit/risk Committee Remunerations Committee Executive Committee Legacy & Legal Committee Marketing and Comunications Committee
2010 Project Strategic Timeframes Contracts (OAA, Cities, Stadiums, Company) Projects (Govt, OC, FIFA, MATCH) Resources (FIFA, Govt, OC) Strategic Planning (Interim Lekgotla, Germany 2006 Debrief) Concept of Operations Operational Plans Test & Refine Operational Readiness Debrief 2010 Compliance Phase Debrief Phase Operational Phase
VISION The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will seek to strengthen the South African and African image, promote new partnerships with the world as we stage a unique and memorable event. Our vision will inspire us and drive our collective determination to be significant global players in all fields of human endeavour.” THE BUSINESS FOCUSSES ON TWO PILLARS Social: Education and Health Arts and Culture: Music Football: Involvement by the youth, women and disabled Strengthening South African and African image Promoting strategic partnerships for all stakeholders World class event Delivering the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM Infrastructure provision World cup stadiums Transport Safety and security etc. Other requirements e.g. Ticket sales Broadcasting rights Sponsorships Merchandising Legacy requirements FIFA requirements 2010 FIFA World Cup
4 Key Pillars of the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM Key Priority for 2010 COMPETITIONS/INFRASTRUCTURE TEAMS / BUILDING FAN BASE SOCIAL LEGACY BUSINESS OF THE SPORT PRIORITIES OF PREVIOUS WORLD CUP 2010
Government Declaration and Government Guarantees The National Government of the Republic of South Africa issued a Declaration in favor of FIFA regarding the obligations of Government with regard to the Competition The Government Declaration was issued on the 29 May 2003 pursuant to a decision of cabinet on the 14 May 2003
Government Declaration The Government Declaration said – Government would welcome the Competition to South Africa All Government Guarantees requested by FIFA would be issued to ensure the success of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Government would adopt all measures including passing of laws in order to comply with the Guarantees Government would ensure that all the Guarantees would be binding on all spheres Government
Basic Legal Principles / Framework OAA and the Technical Annex List of Requirements Host City Agreements Stadium Use Agreements Hotel Agreements Government Declaration Government Guarantees Special Measures Act The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
Summary of Government Guarantees Government issued the following Guarantees – Guarantee 4.1 – Entry and Exit Permits Guarantee 4.2 – Work Permits Guarantee 4.3 – Custom, Duties and Taxes Guarantee 4.4 – Other Taxes, Duties and Levies Guarantee 4.5 – Safety and Security Guarantee 4.6 – Bank and Foreign Exchange Ops Guarantee 4.7; 4.8 and 4.9 – Telecommunications, Information Technology and IBC
Summary of Guarantees Guarantee 4.10 – Transport Guarantee 4.11 – Immigration, Customs and check-in Procedures Guarantee 4.12 – Pricing Policy Guarantee 4.13 – FIFA’s Ownership of Media and Marketing Rights Guarantee 4.14 – Exploitation of FIFA’s Marketing Rights Guarantee 4.15 – Indemnity Guarantee 4.16 & 17 – National flags and Health
Government Guarantee 4.5 The Guarantee requires Government to guarantee the general safety and “personal protection” of certain designated persons at all official events / venues The FIFA Delegation, Media and all accredited persons shall have their safety and security while in the country The Government is also required to develop a safety and security plan and guarantee police escorts for teams, referees and the FIFA Delegation
TICKETING INFORMATION
Ticketing Information – Gross Capacity The Gross Capacity for all 10 Venues is not yet final Based on the anticipated Gross Capacities for the 10 Venues and the Match Calendar, the Gross Capacity is currently estimated at 3,701,741 seats * Rounded Gross Capacity figures
MATCH Schedule Summarised StadiumTotalOpen. Grou p R16QFSF 3 rd / 4 th Place Final Soccer City Ellis Park Mbombela Royal Bafokeng Free State Green Point Durban Peter Mokaba Nelson Mandela Bay Loftus Versfeld Total
Ticketing Information – Gross Capacity
Ticketing Information – Customer Groups Purchasable Tickets allocated to Customer Groups who have or will acquire the option to purchase tickets
Ticketing Information – Customer Groups Purchasable Tickets allocated to Customer Groups who have been or will be granted the option to purchase tickets
Ticketing Information – Ticket Categories Purchasable Tickets are available in 4 different categories: NB: Sky Box Seats form part of the Official Hospitality Programme Wheelchair tickets will be offered at Category 4 Ticket Face prices (together with a complimentary ticket for an accompanying person)
Ticketing Information – Ticket Category Splits Purchasable Tickets are split into the following Ticket Categories across all 10 stadiums and 64 matches
Ticketing Information – Individual Ticket Prices Prices in US Dollars for Individual Tickets
Ticketing Information – Individual Ticket Prices Prices in South African Rand for Individual Tickets
Ticketing Information – Ticket Prices: Team Specific Tickets
Ticket Application and Purchase Sales Phase Five Last Minute Sales Phase Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received (subject to availability) Payment transactions occur in ‘real-time’
Ticket Application and Purchase - Provision of Data Data collected from applicants who apply to purchase tickets online or via paper ticket applications forms will include: First name Surname Date of birth Nationality Passport number or South African ID number Contact details Details of guests (if purchasing more than one ticket only)
Ticket Locations Main Ticketing Centre Stadium Ticket Centre Venue Ticket Centre Ticket Clearing Points Ticket Terminals
The Stadium Precinct
Our written submission
Our Specific Comments The OC welcomes the introduction of the Bill subject to appropriate amendments Regulations (not known at this time) – see Section 3(1) “…such measures as may be prescribed…” - also Section 31 (1) the Minister may make regulations …” – the impact of the Regulations on the FWC to be carefully assessed Excerpts from the Government Guarantees Some of the issues covered in the Bill are already addressed in the Special Measures Act (albeit an event specific legislation) – Conflict of laws (see Section 2 (1) The impact of the Bill on the Indemnity Prohibition on the Resale of Tickets to the FWC
Thank you