South Africa continues to gear up for the World Cup. While some fear crime or terrorism FIFA and the local organizing committee have finally said enough with the negativity.
Meanwhile it looks like all stadiums will be ready well ahead of time, and boosters hope that the world-class facilities will help change the views people have of Africa. This idea of shifting global perceptions is a pretty common refrain with regard to the World Cup. Not only do South Africans see this as their World Cup, they also see it as very much being Africa’s.
