Breachable Border May Be Security Concern During Cup

Defense analysts are expressing concerns about terrorist threats during the World Cup because of South Africa's porous border, which will be easy to breach for anyone intending to pose an attack.

"The World Cup will be a real problem as we have no way of controlling anyone coming through a beach or a land border," defence analyst Helmoed Heitman said during a border security conference organised by DefenceWeb, a security news service in Midrand.

"If someone wants to cross into SA it's not very difficult to do."

South Africa: SA's Borders 'Vulnerable' for World Cup
Business Day
March 18, 2010

Army Claims Readiness for Crime Uptick During World Cup

The National Defence Force will be ready to defuse any major incidents during the World Cup, according to Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. The Army has been working closely with police forces in host cities to prepare for any uptick in crime during the tournament.

Sisulu says the SA National Defence Force will ensure that the country hosts a successful and safe tournament.

‘Army is ready for 2010’
The Sowetan
February 1, 2010