South Africa says Durban may lose out on hosting 2022 Commonwealth Games

South African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula addresses a media conference in Cape Town, March 17, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Durban may not be able to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to the cost of staging the event, South Africa's Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday.

South African officials said in December that they remained "fully committed" to hosting the event despite falling short of requirements.