South Africa (catch all)

**JMA** · 05-10-2010

Originally Posted by Kevin23

Let's hope so,

However from what I take it, the South African far-right has been fairly inactive and quiet about things even after ET's death.

The soccer (football) World Cup starts in South Africa in a month or so. There is a real concern that some hothead will do something at one of the games that will start a chain reaction that will have far reaching effects for the nation.

Let me tell you its a worry out here.

**Kevin23** · 05-10-2010

Originally Posted by JMA

The soccer (football) World Cup starts in South Africa in a month or so. There is a real concern that some hothead will do something at one of the games that will start a chain reaction that will have far reaching effects for the nation.

Let me tell you its a worry out here.

Of course it hasn't only been groups from within South Africa to worry about, Al-Qaeda has threatened to make an attempt on the games a couple of times.

**AdamG** · 05-28-2010

Originally Posted by JMA

The soccer (football) World Cup starts in South Africa in a month or so. There is a real concern that some hothead will do something at one of the games that will start a chain reaction that will have far reaching effects for the nation. Let me tell you its a worry out here.

Funny you should say that...

The State Department has issued a travel alert warning U.S. citizens in South Africa to be aware of increased terrorism risks during the World Cup, which starts June 11.

"Large scale public events like the World Cup may present a wide range of attractive targets for terrorists," the alert said.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/28...-south-africa/

See also

CAPE TOWN – South African soldiers will be on high alert during the football World Cup, the army boss said Thursday, as the government voiced concern about violent protests during the tournament.

The military will also begin patrolling the national borders on April 1, taking over the duty from police as part of a broader security realignment meant to allow police to focus on fighting crime, Lieutenant General Solly Shoke said.

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/2010032...0-4bdc673.html