Post World Cup South Africa

South African has been a successful host for World Cup 2010. So, what will happen next to the country?

World Cup commentators often describe South Africa as the “rainbow nation" but eight years ago, it was easy to see the tensions among the various ethnic groups even after a decade of post-apartheid existence.

Next to Spain, the big winner in the World Cup is the host country, with most commentators describing the games as “an unqualified success." Like other travelers who have seen the country’s seamy side, I was a little skeptical about the ability of South Africa to host a major international event, but South Africa pulled it off. I’m waiting to see what the spanking new stadiums will attract next time, and how the country will leverage its newfound reputation to bring in more travelers.

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