5
Jan
2010
Boycott FIFA
Closed for FIFA 2010
So you think you’re going to make money with the Fifa 2010 world cup? Expecting the economy to at least break even after all the investment SA has put into the world cup preperations?
Think again.
Draconian measures are in place, that restrict your rights, giving you as a citizen of the country less rights than an international organization whose only interest is profiteering. Only a select few (i.e. those rich enough to buy in) are going to profit. FIFA has implemented such wonderful things as search-and-seizure, heavily restricted local business activities, and red tape to make sure only official FIFA sponsors reap any benefit from the world cup.
Boycott FIFA, and support the little guys instead.
Moses Mabhida Stadium a different point of view
Check out http://www.thedailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2010-01-05-boycott-fifa for more info.
I for one won’t be watching the matches, but then I wouldn’t anyway. If I want to see acting and theatrics of that level I will go see a movie instead.
21
Apr
2009
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Moses Mabhida Stadium as seen from Durban beach front
Despite all the naysayers, the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban is nearing completion. Granted it looks a little like like a confused harp, but It won’t be long before it is the shining star of Durban.
It has not been without controversy, but then anything with this much political input is bound to have issues.
My concern is of course what about the man on the street?
Moses Mabhida Stadium sandcastle and FIFA logo
While the politicians ride the gravy train with all their kickbacks, the average man in the street is unlikely to be any better off after the world cup, unless he happens to be a talented non-violent pickpocket.
The government has been saying that the world cup would bring in tourists, and be a great advert for the country. Couldn’t that money have been spent on directly helping the country. Maybe pay the police and nurses a bit more, improve spending on education. Hell, for Durban you can buy a hell of a lot of advertising for R2.6 Billion.
Speaking of money, it goes without saying that FIFA and company have banned the use of certain words in combination (especially if you intend to make money from the use of their ‘special words and logos’). We can’t have Joe Public making money off this.
Not quite sure how that applies to the artist below… It must be simply a case of “Don’t bother suing me, I have no money anyway”.
Moses Mabhida Stadium a different point of view
Oh, if you want to see the mascot for the FIFA 2010 world cup, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zakumi.jpg .
I am not showing it on my page because despite me not having money for when they try sue me, the whole process would be an absolute pain in the ass.
