Q: I receive a weekly newsletter and this was in this weeks: VIOLENCE COULD DAMAGE TOURISM The outburst of xenophobic violence in the country could cause serious damage to South Africa's tourism industry, Environmental and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk said on Tuesday. This came as the German Foreign Ministry issued a warning to travellers to South Africa on Tuesday to avoid central Johannesburg and the outlying black townships. 2010 SAFE FROM XENOPHOBIA The international football fraternity understands that the xenophobic attacks in South Africa are as a result of the conduct of some "disgruntled" individuals, the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) said on Monday. Chief executive Danny Jordaan said the attacks would not deter people from coming to the world cup as they understood the context in which the attacks were happening. So, since people are so understanding about the attacks, why has Germany issued a warning for people travelling to SA. I know of some lodges that have had bookings cancelled because of the attacks. If this violence continues, surely the Exec Committee has to admit that this could affect people travelling to SA for the world cup?
A: Danny Jordaan is an ex ANC MP and as such is a blatant liar who will say or do anything to keep himself on the Gravy Train. A couple of months ago he gave an interview to the Guardian in the UK and when asked about the crime he said it was no worse than London or Mosside in Manchester. He still thinks he is addressing a bunch of illiterates in the Townships and insults British people with his lies. I think the truth of the matter is that there has been so much corruption between Blatter of FIFA and the ANC it is now difficult for Blatter to extricate himself without the walls coming tumbling down on him. The situation in South Africa must be a nightmare for FIFA and I would imagine they are under intense pressure from UEFA who were against the World Cup being held in South Africa in the first place. They are always going to issue denials etc but behind the scenes I would imagine that some other Countries are being consulted about their readiness.