A Discussion About the Problems and Potentials for SA

This podcast features a discussion about the challenges facing South Africa as it prepares to host the World Cup (the relevant discussion begins around 17 minutes in). Crime and murder are highlighted as specific concerns facing the country, though there is some feeling that concerns are overblown. One panelist discounts concerns over low ticket sales for the Confederations Cup and what many are calling a lax marketing effort within the country. But on the positive side, the weather is going to be nice!

We will also talk about the positives that will undoubtedly make South Africa 2010 a huge spectacle and we even discuss the baboon breakout that threatens to cause carnage at the World Cup!

Among the topics discussed with Gary Andrews and Daryl Grove were:

* The international sides set to make an impression at the World Cup
* World Cup 2010 ticketing issues
* South Africa’s crime rate and how this may affect travelling supporters
* The positives of holding football’s premier competition in Africa

Source:
Soccerlens Podcast - South Africa 2010
SoccerLens
March 27, 2009