Media Link | Depictions of FIFA in South Africa
This article from Taylor and Francis Online discusses the negative perception British media created on the safety of South Africa. Ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA world cup in South Africa were a fraction of the projected ticket sales. Further investigation found that British media outlet such as, The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Mail, and The Daily Star, were releasing material that convinced their audience the safety and security in South Africa was lacking.
Tracie, your story proves how influential the media can be. In this case in a really bad way. I think the American media can be charged with the same crime. Your photos from the High Commission are really nice.
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