Sexwale to tackle football racism
30 June 2006
South African businessman, and former Robben Island prisoner, Tokyo Sexwale has been asked step up Fifa's campaign against racism in football.
Sexwale, a member of the 2010 Local Organising Committee, was appointed to the position of high commissioner in Fifa's anti-racism campaign by president Sepp Blatter.
The Football Against Racism campaign is to be stepped up following a number of high profile incidents during the European season.
South African contribution
"I believe South Africa can make an important contribution to this campaign," Sexwale was quoted as saying by The Star.
"The subject of racism is close to my heart. I've been a victim, I've been a survivor, and also a conqueror."
"It is as a South African and an international freedom fighter that I have accepted the challenge."
Prominent
Sexwale, former premier of Gauteng, is now a prominent
businessman. His company Mvelaphanda Resources is a major sponsor of football in South Africa.
He is also the seat holder of South Africa's A1 Grand Prix team and was the star of South Africa's version of "The Apprentice".
Although in Germany for the Fifa World Cup, Sexwale said that he would be co-ordinating the anti-racism campaign from South Africa.
The captains of the World Cup quarterfinalists will read a joint statement condemning racism before their matches on Friday and Saturday.
The teams will also pose with a banner reading "Say No to Racism" before the matches.
southafrica.info reporter
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