2010 World Cup Safety Tips

This is a high-crime rate and safety is a major concern for everyone in the work of the 2010 World Cup. FIFA and the South African government are very aware that safety is the number one concern for visitors, and they are spending over a billion Rand to make positive that all runs smoothly.
I have put together some basic tips that will help you stay safe. I have also collected information about what steps the authorities are taking to make positive a safe and fun 2010 World Cup in south Africa. With basic precautions the sizable majority of tourists in South Africa have an amazing time as well as a crime-free holiday. I have enjoyed plenty of myself.
Personal Safety Tips

* Leave valuables in your hotel safe
* Hold your handbag close to your body in busy city streets
* Keep your wallet in your front pocket
* Do not walk around alone at night (always take a taxi)
* Over the bulk of your money and passport in a money belt under your clothes
* Do not flash expensive camera equipment around towns/cities, keep your camera in a bag
* Never leave your mobile phone unattended
* Don't use an expensive mobile phone in public
* Do not accept help from a stranger at an ATM machine
Safety Tips for Drivers

* Always lock your automobile when you park it and never leave valuables in the automobile.
* "Car guards" will pop up to help keep your parked automobile safe, a tip of a few rand is expected,Never watching world cup with your Double Din car DVD player when drving,It is dangerous,and you will be fined for that!

* Don't cease to pick up hitchhikers
* Keep your windows up and doors locked when you cease at a traffic light, in towns and cities
* Avoid driving at night in the event you can
* Give Minibus Taxis the right of way, they will take it anyway.
* More tips about driving in South Africa and more about renting a automobile in South Africa.
Safety Measures Taken By the Authorities In the work of the 2010 World Cup

* 41,000 additional police personnel will be deployed in the work of the World Cup
* 700 Police officers will be at each game (lucky them)
* Security checks at each stadium (so arrive early)
* Security checks to enter and stay in Fan Parks
* Additional medical and catastrophe management programs in place
More information about measures taken by the South African government...
Numbers to Call if You Need Help

* All emergencies from your mobile phone – 112
* All emergencies from a land line – 107
* South African Police Service (SAPS) – 10111
Let's Be Honest About Crime in South Africa
The crime statistics are not favorable for South Africa. But it is usually more hazardous for people living in the townships or rich neighborhoods, than it is for tourists who are visiting. Think about Washington DC, that has a high crime rate but most Americans are happy to let their children take a school field trip there. It may feel a bit odd, if you are from the US, to lock your automobile and discover a person to guard it when you step out for lunch at a pleasant tiny restaurant outside of Cape Town. But, basic common sense measures will go a long way to make positive a great 2010 World Cup experience.
And Keep in mind...

* South African police are honest and will help you if/when they can.
* Most crimes happen in sizable cities and in the townships
* The sizable majority of violent, contact crime, takes place in townships and among individuals who know one another
* Tourists are never victims of violent crime

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