Cup fears over South Africa strike
Updated on 10 May 2010
A strike by port and rail workers has spread across South Africa, intensifying a debate about the cost to the country's image as it prepares to be the first on the continent to host the World Cup.
At least 18,000 port and rail workers are striking for higher wages. A new Johannesburg fast commuter bus service that was part of a major upgrade of transportation services in the lead-up to the World Cup was also shut down in a dispute over which union would represent workers.
World Cup organisers called on South Africa's strong labour movement not to strike during the month-long tournament that starts on June 11.
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