Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile was equally glowing, calling the meeting an enriching exercise.
"The stadiums are 99 percent complete," he said of the stadiums in the host cities. "We are now dealing with the overlays, such as the walkways."
Not a single city had asked for additional funding, he said. They had tightened their belts.
Deputy National Police Commissioner Andre Pruis agreed that everything was on track.
He said South Africa was well equipped and prepared to handle the security for such an event. In fact, security was so good that there had been only a single incident at the 141 major events staged since the advent of democracy.
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Venues ready, but where are the fans?
Independent Online
March 20, 2009
