Comments on: Photo: “No 15%, No World Cup”.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:46:25 +0000

wouldn’t worry too much about this – there are always seem to be strikes ahead of major events like Olympics (there were certainly strikes in Athens) amd World Cups

SA could probably host an Ok world cup even if those stadiums were not completed – there are so many good stadiums already (Ellis Park, Newlands, Kings Park, Pretoria, Bloemfontein)

Soccer City is the most important (and ambitious) as long as that’s finished on time, but it should all be fine

By: mike

mike — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:47:36 +0000

I guess I can’t have a conflicting a opinion without everyone feeling the need to be a douche about it.
And you all think I’M the arrogant ass, what a world we live in.

By: CSD

CSD — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:32:10 +0000

From wiki:

-”The spread of AIDS (acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome) is an alarming problem in South Africa with up to 31% of pregnant women found to be HIV infected in 2005 and the infection rate among adults estimated at 20%”

-”According to a survey for the period 1998–2000 compiled by the United Nations, South Africa was ranked second for murder and first for assaults and rapes per capita. Total crime per capita is 10th out of the 60 countries in the data set.”

-”In May 2008 long standing state hostility to African migrants exploded in a series of pogroms that left up to 100 people dead and 100,000 displaced.”

Yeah, you’re all right… sounds like a lovely place. Building huge stadiums that they won’t be able to support after the World Cup is exactly what they need.

By: safa

safa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:52:40 +0000

mike, i still dont get it, they have had alot of time to do this, and most stadiums are done. The rest are close to completion. Its just strange how an american puts an African state down like that. I love South Africa, great place to visit, give them a chance, you never hear a south african complaining about any other country. How about some faith in a developing country, let them develop and see what a great nation they can be. I will definately be there next year, and i know it will be the best world cup yet. So get your act together and have faith in other people, not just americans. typical

By: Mitchell

Mitchell — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:35:06 +0000

It’s actually ridiculous how ignorant some of the above comments were. The same posters probably think that lions roam the streets in South Africa. Thinking that a world cup will be moved in one year because of 2 days of strike? – what a joke. This is the ignorance i seem to only see from “some” black sheep americans online – Thankfully only some. Are you so selfishly over-involved in your own country that you think up comments like these? I’ve heard that some American’s think that South Africa is one of their own states lol. Is this why the US likes making war…to protect their own while the rest of the world suffers?

Back to the point: Strikes were probably budgeted for, cause they know SA workers strike – It is anyways being resolved as we speak.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:16:53 +0000

American Arrogance rearing it’s ugly head again. This is a free countrr the last time i checked. Everyone has a right to strike if they feel agrieved. Unfortunately, because of our country’s past the construction industry has a histry of exploitation and these poor people have a right to strike. Mike i agree, you’re an ass. Get over yourself.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:19:35 +0000

Frankly, a lot of arrogance overall, as no one here is actually a decision maker with regards to where to hold the cup.

That said, a strike is SA at this point is not that unusual, and its a bit early to panic. Oh, and SA its’s an very interesting spot to visit, plenty of modern facilities, and a good base of operations for tourism in the region.

By: CSD

CSD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:57:56 +0000

South Africa on anyone’s top 10 vacation spots?

By: joe

joe — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:07:47 +0000

man just pay them honestly how u like to make a 1 hr give them a honest pay ride on south Africa ……..1OVE

By: Chief

Chief — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:38:26 +0000

This is normal, german workers were also striking before WC2006. The stadiums will be completed on time and were going to be having the tourney next year.
Dont fret youngsters!!