South Africa must bring its crime rate under control

The latest episode involving the crew of the South African Airways flight to London on Tuesday is without doubt a tragedy to the country's aspirations to host a successful World Cup. Fifteen SAA crew members were arrested on arrival at the London's Heathrow Airport on Tuesday after three bags containing dagga and cocaine were uncovered among the plane's baggage.  The haul was worth more than P3 million. The crew members have since appeared in court and are out on bail.

The incident does not bode well for the African airline industry. It is bound to raise concerns among the multitudes that are expected to come for the 2010 World Cup.