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What are my feelings as a South African about the FIFA 2010 World Cup?

Up to now very positive. It has been very exciting anticipating about what potential the FIFA 2010 World Cup will do for our country, before and after the event. 3 billion viewers, 6 billion eyes will be on South Africa the thought is overwhelming.

I like seeing the investments in our roads, airports and in Johannesburg the massive public transport investments. The sight of cranes here and there, meaning our economy is growing. In fact the event has already created an estimated 129 000 jobs disparately needed in a country with over 40% unemployment rate.

Then, there is my utter disappointment. I feel so sad that S.A, having one of the most liberal constitutions in the world governed by the majority party the ANC is starting to back slide to their communist roots as SA starts to misbehave in the civilized world. This Causing major embarrassments to local South Africans and the rest of the world. Latest events like totally ignoring the political situation in Zimbabwe.

Again this week highlighted the close ties to China, when the ANC destroyed the PSL's plan to hold a peace conference in SA, by refusing entry to the Dalai Lama who was the guest of honor at the conference.

I watched Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu on our local news channel, crying as he expressed his intense disappointment at how the ANC has turned away from their moral values. He, went on to express how horrified and shocked he was that Trevor Manuel (SA's well liked finance minister)had insulted the Dalai Lama by asking "Who, exactly is the Dala Lama?".

As a South African, this has spoiled the spirit of SA hosting the FIFA 2010 World Cup here. It has left me feeling ashamed of the SA government the ANC. It also makes me scared about what the future holds in SA, as I wonder who is actually controlling the SA government? Clearly communist China...The question now remains why should the civilized world give SA an amazing event like this when they are behaving in such a irresponsible way?

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There's wildlife strewn all around the Mbombela Stadium with traditional paintings in the foyer, and psychedelic colors in the corridors! With its vivid paints and flamboyance, this stadium is a dramatic and modern football venue that offers great views and 43,540 seating capacity. A freshly laid pitch only adds to the vibrant colors! The only thing missing are equally vibrant spectators in their world cup soccer jerseys, holding up their country's flags. Guess that'll have to wait until June next year!

The city's mayor, Lassy Chiwayo, is thrilled with this achievement, "For us this is a story of commitment, resilience and hard work. There are many unsung heroes who have made this possible. I want to pay tribute to the construction workers and to the community, who threw their weight behind us. This new baby towering above us symbolizes hope. We're hoping this tournament will act as a stimulus for economic and social development," declared Chiwayo.

Even Durban seems almost ready to open its doors with its new multi-purpose 69,000 capacity Moses Mabhida Stadium. Scheduled to host seven World Cup matches, and a semifinal, the stadium is just weeks away from completion. And the excitement is palpable. Once ready, the finalists of a local school competition will be the first to walk onto the newly laid turf to mark its official opening along with Durban's citizens. This will be followed by a Premier Soccer League match the next day. January to May 2010 will see a line-up of more PSL matches and concerts at the venue, ironing out any possible rough spots before soccer's greatest competition in June 2010, the FIFA World Cup.

Durbanites are known to make the most of match days, be it soccer, rugby or cricket. They reach the stadium hours before and set up barbeques in adjacent fields as pre and post match festivities that go on into the wee hours of the morning. In keeping with this festive spirit, the authorities are planning on investing R250 million to upgrade the area and develop a people's park near the stadium with training fields, a running and cycling track, playground and tea garden! An official explained, "For us as a city it was always very important that the stadium is financially viable after 2010... We have worked hard to ensure that the entire precinct becomes an area used by the residents of the city."

The idea is to make it a well utilized asset that's buzzing with activity before and after the World Cup. And, of course, it's part of a promise to deliver a uniquely African World Cup!

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