18/06/2010 01:39 PM
Security in Cape Town is being beefed up ahead of England's match against Algeria this evening (June 18th).
After a walkout by stewards over pay, Cape Town's police have taken over ensuring security and safety during the tournament.
Protesting stewards, who claimed they were massively underpaid, clashed with police and demolished high security fencing earlier this week.
Traders in Cape Town are particularly welcoming of the influx of England supporters - some 25,000 - as many were concerned that the World Cup was overly-focused on the northern cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Tensions have risen dramatically in the past week as a number of organised protests rocked the city.
During one protest, police used stun grenades and rubber bullets and arrested 12 activists, reports the Daily Telegraph.
The striking protesters will be replaced by around 1,000 trainee police officers during tonight's game.
Police will also be clamping down on the resale of tickets by touts.
After a walkout by stewards over pay, Cape Town's police have taken over ensuring security and safety during the tournament.
Protesting stewards, who claimed they were massively underpaid, clashed with police and demolished high security fencing earlier this week.
Traders in Cape Town are particularly welcoming of the influx of England supporters - some 25,000 - as many were concerned that the World Cup was overly-focused on the northern cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Tensions have risen dramatically in the past week as a number of organised protests rocked the city.
During one protest, police used stun grenades and rubber bullets and arrested 12 activists, reports the Daily Telegraph.
The striking protesters will be replaced by around 1,000 trainee police officers during tonight's game.
Police will also be clamping down on the resale of tickets by touts.
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