The benefits, both direct and indirect, as a result of South Africa's hosting of the World Cup are genuine and tangible. This needs to be communicated to the people at grass roots level. At present, the majority of South Africans regard the various construction projects and various infrastructure improvements leading up to 2010 are more of a nuisance and hinderance. The benefits, as an example, of the improved road transport system far outweigh the current inconvenience cuased as a result of the construction. The funds allocated for the police force's new equipment for 2010 may seem high for a soccer tournament, but the advanced training that the officers are receiving and the new crime combatting equipment purchased will benefit all South Africans long after the World Cup has ended.