do you know anyone who's going to the world cup in south africa next year? are they worried about crime there?

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Answer 1

I'm going to SA next year to visit family - not to the world cup.

You do need to take some basic precautions when you go to South Africa - keep car doors locked, don't drive at night (especially in Johannesburg) unless you need to, be streetwise - don't carry expensive items.

During the 25 years that my parents have lived there, my mum has had a chain ripped from around her neck and has also had her house broken into and was treated very violently. She also had her window smashed at traffic lights and someone leaned in and stole her handbag from the passenger seat. She's still there though.

I know many people who have been hijacked in their cars.

This aside, SA is lovely!!! The people are great and very friendly but there is a lot of poverty and with that comes the crime.

I'm sure that there are many travel webistes that you can visit for more information on how to stay safe. My parents live in a complex that is surrounded by electric fencing and I know what to look out for when I'm there. I expect that during the world cup, crime will increase a little due to tourists being perceived as easy pickings but most South Africans have an immense sense of pride in their country and hopefully they will balance out the baddies.

There is no doubt that you are more at risk of being a victim of crime in South Africa than you are here. I think it's worth it to see my family and a country that I love.

Best of luck

Answer 2

If you're going to the football World Cup in South Africa next year you won't see much...

To answer your main point, I think there's could be to be a lot of problems compared to previous World Cups. The horrific levels of violence in some area, the difficulty in going to different venues, the concerns about facilities being ready and the worries about some policing being some of the most obvious. It may be better for many travelling supporters if none of the UK and Ireland nations qualify.

Answer 3

We've been thinking about going, but we have the same concerns. I will be watching to see what measures the South African officials will take to increase security, both at the games, and in the cities in general.