November 23, 2009 7:22 PM

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SA to set up special courts to quickly deal with crime committed during WC 2010

South Africa is to set up special courts to quickly deal with crime committed during the 2010 World Cup. The government hopes the fast-track system will enable visitors to give evidence while still in the country and therefore act as a deterrent. A total of 54 courts will operate in the nine World Cup host cities. The justice ministry says if any foreigners are involved in crimes, as victims or perpetrators, their cases will receive priority. South Africa is one of the world's most violent countries, but since President Jacob Zuma took office in May the government has made fighting crime a priority.

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