World Cup boosts South Africa economy – Motlanthe

The World Cup has boosted South Africa’s economy during a global recession but the tourism industry must not rip off foreign visitors during the soccer spectacular, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Tuesday.  At a joint press conference with Motlanthe, FIFA president Sepp Blatter attacked sceptics who doubted South Africa could organise the tournament but […]

SA IS 'NOT A JUNGLE,' SAYS SOCCER BOSS

SA football Association boss Kirsten Nematandani has assured World Cup tourists that South Africans “don’t live in a jungle” and that the country is “safe”. This after weekend newspaper reports that a British company was cashing in on a stab-proof vest for visitors who fear being mugged and injured. The jackets cost about R510. The […]