(Anne Siemon)
South Africa will be the first African country to host the World Cup in 2010. However, despite Fifa's trust in the country and its infrastructure, many people are questioning the countries readiness. According to BBC News, there have been reports that the Parliament's Communications Portfolio Committee, "revealed that the country's 30-year old broadcast infrastructure was not ready to cope with the needs of the World Cup." Not only BBC, but CNN, has also reported that there are many worries pertaining to the transportation. They also reported that the city’s mayor has raised a very important as to how they will raise the $160 million needed to finance the construction of the stadium. She believes that the money should be put towards people’s health, shelter, and sanitation. I do agree with the mayor. I think this is an amazing step for South Africa, to be able to host the World Cup. However, I do hope everything works out for the best, and no residents in South Africa are affected negatively by it.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/03/16/football.world.cup.south.africa/index.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5141582.stm
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