2010 world cup preparations have meant several developments and opportunities for South Africa and Africa as large. Gautrain, stadiums, refurbishing of old buildings and construction of new ones are just a few examples of development projects that are being carried out in South Africa. I remember going through Hilbrow with my friends few weeks back. As we passed by one dilapidated building, one of my friends commented that it reminded her of buildings that appear in horror movies, which was true anyway. You will think I am one of those ‘top liars’ if I can show you that building today. It has been refurbished and looks fantastic thanks to 2010. It is good that South Africa is becoming ‘new South Africa’ in real sense. It is even fabulous to see South Africa creating jobs for a large number of people through several projects in progress.
However, I think South African citizens have a huge assignment to accomplish before 2010 world cup: mannerism checkup. People have to review their attitudes in order to pave the way for the big occasion. Killings of refugees in South Africa do not reflect well on a country regardless of several justifications put forth. Who knows what those current incidences of xenophobia can lead into? What if it results in a situation whereby South Africa is viewed by the world as unsafe for foreigners? Who knows what the next step the world can take in response as the news spread internationally? I bet people are not aware of detrimental effects that xenophobia is likely to spell for 2010.
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