South Africa: World Cup United S Africans - Deputy Pres Motlanthe

The 2010 FIFA World Cup allowed all South Africans, regardless of race, to be united in support of Bafana Bafana and to enjoy football throughout the tournament, says outgoing Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

In his oral reply to questions in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday, the Deputy President said the creation of fan parks was a significant contributory factor in enhancing social cohesion that allowed South Africans of different backgrounds to interact with one another.

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