Oh dear...

here we go again. The 2010 FIFA World Cup has the whole nation on the edge of its seat. Everyone is hoping (and probably praying) that South Africa can pull this off. But a lot of people (myself included) are fearful that a government rife with corruption, a massive skills shortage and degenerating infrastructure will be its downfall.
Every time I read or see work progressing - such as the Gautrain - my hopes soar. Then I read about the problems in Cape Town with its stadium. Not only do they have finance problems, but apparently there's an impending lawsuit now. I despair. And I can't believe I forgot to mention the crime. Having been in this amazing country for almost five years, I can state that crime has increased dramtically, especially over the last 18 months. Something must be done. The only place I feel safe is at work. I fear for my life when I'm driving around, I fear when I'm at home. I fear even more for the safety of those travelling to SA for the World Cup (provided that SA is able to go the distance and actually host it).
I am hopefully, and keeping everything possible crossed (not just my fingers) but when I keep reading crime stats, the news which offers untold horrors of daily life in SA as well as the problems that keep surrounding the World Cup, that hope dims a little more. I'd love some positive great news to make that hope shine a little brighter, or at least counteract the negative.
I know SA can do it, I'm just not exactly sure how.