We will do everything in the fight against crime - Mbeki.(News)

another host country because of the high crime rate.

"(Fifa) president Sepp Blatter would say he knows that the people of South Africa would host the world of football in conditions of safety ... It will take place in South Africa. It will be a resounding success."

Mbeki also spoke approvingly of a suggestion by UDM leader Bantu Holomisa that a steering committee of all SA roleplayers be formed to identify areas in which debate needed to be deepened.

"Perhaps we should together take a deliberate decision to institute a national process that will help us to identify ... the matters on which we should act in partnership, inspired by a …