Durban - South Africa's security forces are ready for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele.
At a police simulation exercise in Durban on Thursday at the newly built King Shaka International Airport, Cele said over 40 000 police officers would be ready to deal with any eventuality.
During the exercise, the police's bomb disposal, hostage negotiators, tactical, search and rescue units had to demonstrate their ability to deal with a simulated airplane hi-jacking incident, a first for KwaZulu-Natal in relation to preparation for the World Cup.
Cele said: "I am indeed confident that with all the training, equipment and manpower we have, we will deliver a safe and secure World Cup.
"We have even gone a step further in encouraging our members to be ambassadors for the police and country, indicating our commitment to making this the most beautiful World Cup."
The demonstration was then moved to the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, north of Durban.
There were displays of vehicle hijacking situations, parachuting and crowd management simulations.
"The show of support by the local community at the Princess Magogo Stadium reinforces the ties the police and community shares", said Cele.
Cele also launched the Good Ambassador Campaign of the South African Police Service (SAPS), which aims to promote the Batho Pele principles and aims to instil a spirit of goodwill by SAPS members and South Africans.
