During the fan mile

I love the fact that the South African people have shown such great hospitality to the visitors in the country on and off match days. We have been so good that FIFA made us plan B for any future World Cup tournament.

I want to know if this is because almost every match has seen the stadium practically full? I doubt that this has been the case in other countries which means that they made quite a hefty profit from of SA.

I see that Zibbi, the recycling bird caricature, has been resurrected after being quite dead for the last 10 years. Tourist are being given the impression that recycling is common practice in our communities which we know is not the case. Maybe it would be if the currently marked "Zip it or Zap it" bins were a regular occurrence on and off the fan mile.

I wonder if those overnight sprung pedestrian crossings will soon disappear along with the newly sectioned off walk way areas in Waterkant Street. Has anyone seen those automated stop lights in the ground at the major inter-section on your way out of town towards the N1?

I don't mind progress but must it all be an illusion for the visitors and not a daily practice with the local's? Why not show the taxpayer the respect that they deserves instead of taking our tax money and putting on a farce?