BACK CUP SECURITY
SOUTH Africa s spirits are up ’ with soccer fever once more.
Our ports of entry are overcrowded with fellow Africans flocking into the country to participate in and spectate the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fortunately, this happens while the South African Police Service seems to be in a state of readiness to thwart any criminal actions that might spoil this African unity.
Since their festive season campaign there has been noticeable police visibility and progress in the arrest of drug smugglers.
The dynamism of the police at ports of entry has led to the swift arrest of numerous foreign and local smugglers.
With travellers coming to attend the Afcon, the security standard has been elevated and visitors from countries that have succumbed to yellow fever have not been allowed to enter this country without proof of yellow fever vaccination.
More security intensity can be anticipated as soccer fever gradually gains momentum.
So we ought to acknowledge, understand and support security efforts that are made to ensure we safely celebrate the pleasure of African football.
Therefore, communities should partner with the police in fighting the scourge of crime to guarantee that our visitors not only enjoy the spectacle of the tournament but also experience the hospitality of this country.
Hence, we all have the responsibility of maintaining the unity that instils pride in our nation as well as the dignity of our country and that of the continent.