CLEAN : Football: S Africa denies paying bribes to host World Cup

The transcript addresses allegations against South Africa regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It clarifies that South Africa did not pay a bribe to host the event and criticizes FIFA for its failure to regulate its officials. The South African government defends its African task program as legitimate and rejects any insinuations of wrongdoing. The transcript concludes with a strong denial of any illicit relationship with FIFA officials.

What was the main claim made by South Africa regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

• South Africa admitted to paying a bribe.

• South Africa denied any bribery or conspiracy.

• South Africa claimed FIFA forced them to pay.

• South Africa was unsure about the allegations.

What did the South African government refuse to apologize for?

• Its stance on the African diaspora program

• Hosting the World Cup

• The reputational damage caused

• FIFA's regulatory failures

What was the South African government's position on the African task for Aligaz program?

• It was a secret operation.

• It was a fraudulent scheme.

• It was a legitimate program.

• It was a temporary initiative.

What did the South African Football Association confirm?

• The transactions were aboveboard and approved by FIFA.

• The transactions were under investigation.

• The transactions were unauthorized.

• The transactions were irrelevant to the World Cup.

How did South Africa respond to the insinuations of corruption?

• By ignoring the claims

• By condemning the insinuations as contemptible

• By seeking legal action against FIFA

• By admitting to some allegations