Western Cape Looks to Play Home Base to 10 Teams During World Cup

Officials in the Western Cape province are hoping to attract 10 of the 32 World Cup qualifying teams to make the province their home base during the tournament. Attracting teams is seen as a good way to also attract tourists.

Teams would stay in places like Paarl, Stellenbosch, George and Knysna. Golf resorts would be ideal because they were secluded and had high security.

Teams could attract a large fan following and more bookings at hotels, guest houses and camp sites.

'Make the province your base'
Cape Argus
June 13, 2009