South Africa is Safe, Says SAIRR
The South African Institute for Race Relations (SAIRR) has downplayed the murder’s impact on the safety of this year FIFA World Cup, following the killing right-wing leader Eugene Terre’Blanche.
SAIRR vice president, Lawrence Schlemmer, argues that the tournament may help to ease tensions in the country, adding that, “There is no reason why these things, as tragic as they are, should affect the safety of fans or players at the World Cup.”
Schlemmer’s comments came a day after minister of police, Nathi Mthethwa, says that he was concerned about the image of the country following the brutal killing of Terre’Blanche at his farm near Ventersdorp.
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SAIRR vice president, Lawrence Schlemmer, argues that the tournament may help to ease tensions in the country, adding that, “There is no reason why these things, as tragic as they are, should affect the safety of fans or players at the World Cup.”
Schlemmer’s comments came a day after minister of police, Nathi Mthethwa, says that he was concerned about the image of the country following the brutal killing of Terre’Blanche at his farm near Ventersdorp.
To read the article titled, “SA is safe – race Institute,” click here.
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