Dave, I really hope you are right. Unfortunately my initial impression is one of some concern over their estimates:
1) 200'000 international visitors will visit Durban for the games. Gut feel says that's a tad optimistic.
2) Each of the above visitors is expected to spend an average of R60'000 into the local economy (which means over and above their flights). Yeah perhaps some of the Europeans, but I have my doubts as to how many of those "200'000" visitors will have that sort of budget. I certainly doubt it would be the average budget.
Ultimately the biggest warning sign I see is the fact that no one else bid to host the games. That should have alarm bells ringing.
My totally unsubstantiated opinion is that this is a hugely expensive branding exercise. The funds could be better spent.
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