2010 fans 'do not need stab vests'

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2010 fans 'do not need stab vests'

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has slammed a British company marketing stab-proof vest to football fans visiting South Africa for the World Cup as "scare tactics" to make money off crime fears.

"We think it's abominable ... it's not necessary. It's a money-making exercise using scare tactics," said Rich Mkhondo, spokesperson for the organising committee.

"Sport fans visiting South Africa have never needed stab vests. The marketing of such vests is a joke," he said.

"They will not and will never need them during the World Cup."

A British company, Protektorvest, earlier said it would provide stab-proof vests to tourists who feared being mugged or stabbed while visiting the country for the Soccer World Cup in June and July.

The vests cost R510 and could be delivered free of charge at any hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria. The company said it could also customise the vests with team or national emblems.

Mkhondo said about 20 000 English cricket fans had just toured the country for longer than a month, attending the Test series between England and South Africa.

"At no time was their security or safety questioned. Similarly when the British and Irish Lion fans visited South Africa last year once again no-one expressed fear for their safety."

Mkhondo said the LOC, the police and the military had put in place detailed security plans for the World Cup.

"We want to encourage fans travelling to South Africa to come here without any fear. They do not need any stab vests."

South Africa's chief World Cup organiser Danny Jordaan says the country is spending R1,3-billion to beef up security.

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This included the deployment of 45 000 police officers for the event, and the use of new equipment including helicopters, water cannons, body armour and 100 patrol vehicles.

Equitable distribution of tickets
Meanwhile, Mkhondo also moved to reassure South African soccer fans that tickets for the event will be sold equitably.

"We hear the concerns of South Africans and we are looking at them," Mkhondo said.

"We are going to employ the most equitable distribution of tickets."

At the moment, tickets can be bought by filling in application forms at First National Bank branches, or fans can apply for tickets online.

Some soccer analysts have pointed out that not all South African soccer supporters would necessarily be familiar with the internet and other technology used to apply for the tickets.

Mkhondo said it had always been on the cards that in April ticketing centres would be set up countrywide -- making over-the-counter sales possible. People who successfully applied for tickets could collect them at the centres.

Those who had not yet applied could also come to the centres and see if they could snap up any unsold seats.

Nevertheless, Mkhondo said the LOC and Fifa would also discuss further measures to simplify ticket sales at a meeting in Zurich next Tuesday.

"In Zurich they will look at more ticket centres and mobile ones for rural areas... and maybe they will look at other measures." -- Sapa, AFP
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Yeah, this is a joke.
They going to need bullet proof vests. None of these okes use knives anymore.
 
South Africa's chief World Cup organiser Danny Jordaan says the country is spending R1,3-billion to beef up security.
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Why only now? 750 000 South African have been murder since 1994 and only now that we get a Word Cup are they prepared to spend real money to beef up security. Surly we needed this 10 years ago then we all relised that crime was spiraling out of control:cry:
 
Do they sell these vests to tourists visiting the UK? Should throw in helmets too.
 
Stupidity

This is retarded, I've never felt the need for stab vests, bullet proof vest or anything like that and I've been to many many events in SA ranging from festivals to sporting events to some interesting parties in "dodgy" parts of town *gasp*. Much like any big city you just need to be vigilant at all times and you should be OK.

my 2c
 
I'm actually more worried of being stabbed by some British football holigan than locally. They take the game waaaay to seriously.
 
"They will not and will never need them during the World Cup."

I've got this horrible feeling that that statement is going to come back and haunt him...
 
i want to sell a shirt that say

"I survived 2010"

with regards to

"I was there"

hehehe
 
BBSA said:
Why only now? 750 000 South African have been murder since 1994 and only now that we get a Word Cup are they prepared to spend real money to beef up security. Surly we needed this 10 years ago then we all relised that crime was spiraling out of control:cry:
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All countries hosting major events increase their security spending.
Yes we needed this 10 years ago,but 10 years ago we were not going to host the world cup.
 
I heard on the radio they want to hand this out / sell them at OR Tambo as the tourists come in but someone was on & they said this will NEVER be allowed. I think he was some high ranking police official.
 
I am a bit concerned.
We have a company protecting us from the woes of being stabbed.
But, who is going to be selling the knives?
 
theratman said:
:D:D:D

I can see the advert already!"Tired of getting stabbed in the streets of south africa?Then this new,fashionable vest is just for you..."
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...and that's not all! Unzip the breaksafe™ pocket zippers, pull out the easy-to-store carry handles and you've got a cooler bag that'll keep your beverages icy cold on those summer picnics!

So go on, order your stab-proof jacket/summer cooler, riot helmet with built in load shed flashlight and looks-like-a-cigarette lighter mace canister now! Batteries not included.
 
Flanders said:
...and that's not all! Unzip the breaksafe™ pocket zippers, pull out the easy-to-store carry handles and you've got a cooler bag that'll keep your beverages icy cold on those summer picnics!

So go on, order your stab-proof jacket/summer cooler, riot helmet with built in load shed flashlight and looks-like-a-cigarette lighter mace canister now! Batteries not included.
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Now I have to have one!:mad:
 
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