Comments on: Polls: South Africa & Soccer World Cup 2010

By: johnels

johnels — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:51:29 +0000

In reply to johnels.

One more thing about the crime. I didn't see much in the news about crime at SWC 2010 and assumed that not much happened… until this article: 1000 Crimes at Venues http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/WorldCup/National…

Considering that there were 64 games played and 1000 crimes (thefts & muggings) at venues, it means there were about 15 crimes per game. I wonder how that compares to previous World Cups in other countries.

By: johnels

johnels — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:03:49 +0000

The SWC 2010 has now come and gone. Congratulations to South Africa for hosting what seemed to be a very successful world cup!

I think Bafana Bafana also did fine. They were never expected to win and at least had two good games. They can hold their heads high and start working on the next one.

I'm not sure I liked the vuvuzelas. It sounded like the games were played inside an angry beehive. I much prefer the crowds singing. It sounds much better and I think it does much more to inspire the players.

It looks like the majority of our poll voters also got it right about the crime… there was a small handful of incidents, but generally the crime was well-contained throughout. I just hope that the same effort to contain crime during SWC will be continued after SWC to make South Africa a safer place for all its inhabitants.

Julius Malema was very quiet during SWC, probably because the ANC told him to shut up and not ruin the whole thing for everyone. It will be interesting to see if "motor-mouth" Malema will start up again now that SWC is over.

Now on to next year's Rugby World Cup! I can't wait!

By: DIANE

DIANE — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:09:38 +0000

i have watched most of the games… & have really enjoyed the experience ! it has been great to see snippets of south africa on the news.. the vuvuzelas & general mood of both the locals & fans has been wondeful.
currently living in the UK…. so any hint of home is a tonic .. who cares if we have lost or not…
hosting the games as a country has been uplifting & encouraging.. and i for one, am extremely proud to be called a south african !!
to all my countrymen out there … WELL DONE !!!

By: Sandra & Vic Grant

Sandra & Vic Grant — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:16:00 +0000

Have watched 11 of the games so far now into Monday June 14th. Thought South Africa has done a great job on the whole event re-vamp and new stadiums are fantastic.
Sandra & Vic

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:56:26 +0000

Soccer is like a religion in the UK and great highs and lows sweep over the country depending on how well the English team is doing in this event. Our memories of the Rugby World Cup are shared in the same way as their World Cup win in 1966. I wish South Africa every success in hosting this event but have to wonder who is benefiting most from it. Kate (London)

By: Colin

Colin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:17:15 +0000

Yes, always a great festival: biggest sporting event outside the Olympics! South Africa isn’t capable of much, sadly, unlike ‘us’ as Springboks: good luck, anyway!

The crime wave will come only if the ‘plans’ fall through that have been reported: be ready for afterwards, otherwise, with guns ready, too.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:56:01 +0000

The Kick-Off concert is actually right now, live on ESPN2. Hopefully they'll cover the opening ceremony as well.