British authorities have safety concerns for football fans travelling to South Africa to watch the FIFA World Cup in June this year, and have suggested they wear anti-stabbing jackets at games and at local bars.
Residents in Johannesburg have had mixed reactions to the suggestion, with some agreeing the jackets are a sensible precaution and others slamming the idea as racist.
The World Cup is held every four years, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter has announced he is considering a proposal to accept bids only from European countres for 2018.
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The last World Cup was held in Germany, and was won Italy. It was marred by controversy when French captain and football hero Zinadine Zidane headbutted Italian striker Marco Materazzi during the final.
