I have to agree. South Africa is left with costly white-elephant stadiums, and any investment goodwill we would have gained was probably squandered by an out-of

I have to agree. South Africa is left with costly white-elephant stadiums, and any investment goodwill we would have gained was probably squandered by an out-of-control ruling party politician. The short term effects were spectacular - the country worked brilliantly, and showed its potential, but it quickly began to sink back into mediocrity.