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1 SARS Journey towards the 2010 Soccer World Cup Stakeholder Meeting Megawatt Park 23 rd April 2008

2 Moment of Truth 15 th May 2004

3 What is the 2010 All About? To fast tracking the development and growth of the country National government R 17.4 billion direct investment into infrastructure –R 8.4 billion for infrastructure on stadiums –R 9 billion on transport and supporting infrastructure Forms part of the larger spending programme, between 2006 and 2010, wherein government will be investing more than R400 billion in the country's infrastructure –from rail freight services and energy production, to communications, airports and ports of entry.

4 SARS Participation SARS through “The Ministry of Finance” has agreed “that it will waive custom duties, taxes, costs and levies” on the import and subsequent export of goods belonging to –the FIFA delegation, –its commercial affiliates, –the broadcast right holders, –the media and –spectators traveling to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service have also guaranteed administrative support in handling tax connected to the event. As for foreign currency: the National Treasury has guaranteed unrestricted import and export of all foreign currencies to and from South Africa - as well as their exchange and conversion into US dollars, euros or Swiss francs.

5 SARS Implementation

6 SARS Implementation Action Finalization of the changes to the legislation 2005/2006. Guarantees became effective as from 1 APRIL 06 Work in Progress –Development of a Business Operational Model across a number of institutional impact areas which include Processing Service Centers – Ports of Entry Registrations Enforcement Units

7 What has happen thus far? Coordinated and facilitated on going FIFA VIP treatment of its delegates Operational zed Preliminary Draws { 2007-2008-2009 } Published a Registration activity for the activation of the Rebate facility Launching of website for client information engagement

8 Current Mode of Operation Existing clearing agents via heads in Germany elsewhere Preparation for Prelims and Confederations Cup 2009 (dry run) Engagement with the L.O.C

9 Where to find us

10 STADIUMS –Design and Capacity Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth) The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a completely new stadium. Number of seats: 48 000 Loftus Versfeld, Tshwane (Pretoria) Loftus Versfeld will undergo minor changes. Number of seats: 50 000

11 STADIUMS –Design and Capacity Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg This stadium will undergo minor changes. Number of seats: 42 000 Ellis Park, Johannesburg Ellis Park is undergoing a major upgrade. Number of seats: 61 000

12 STADIUMS –Design and Capacity Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane This is a new stadium. Number of seats: 46 000 Mangaung Stadium, Mangaung (Bloemfontein) This stadium will be renovated before the 2010 World Cup. Number of seats: 48 000

13 STADIUMS –Design and Capacity Greenpoint Stadium, Cape Town Greenpoint stadium is one of the new stadiums being built. Number of seats: 70 000 Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela (Nelspruit) This new stadium will be an adaptable, multisport, entertainment and exhibition venue. Number of seats: 46 000

14 STADIUMS –Design and Capacity Soccer City, Johannesburg Soccer City is one of the five venues that is being upgraded. Number of seats: 94 700 Durban Stadium, Durban This new stadium is being built as a multipurpose venue. Number of seats: 70 000

15 Transport Infrastructure Upgrade at Cape Town International Airport. Maximum speed: 160 km/h How often will it travel: every 10 – 30 minutes Operating hours: 5:30 – 20:30 The Gautrain Rapid Rail Link


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