This comes as immigration authorities announced on Tuesday that more than 450 000 foreign visitors have visited South Africa since the beginning of June. Home Affairs Deputy Minister Malusi Gigaba said 456 423 people who arrived between 1 and 13 June identified themselves as having come for the World Cup.
Now organisers believe more are still to come as the tournament gets more exciting.
Local Organising Committee spokesperson Rich Mkhondo on Wednesday said the figures were encouraging considering that the event was only on its 6th day. "Its very exciting for us considering that the number has passed our expectations and we are hoping that more people will be coming to the country to watch the event," Mkhondo said.
