Thinking of taking a side trip into Swaziland when you head to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup? Don't expect any lovin': Prostitution is illegal in Swaziland and the police are already making it clear that World Cup or not, exceptions will not be made.
In fact, we can't put it any better than local organizing group spokesperson Bongani Dlamini did:
When a tourist who needs the services of a sex worker arrives and finds that prostitution is prohibited, we will advise him accordingly that he has to propose for love to a Swazi girl first and then consent for sex.
Quite why the Swazi police are worrying about this eighteenth months in advance of the tournament is a mystery but at least that gives prospective punters time to learn to say "I love you" in Swati, the local language. It's a mouthful, so start practicing: "Ngiyakutsandza".
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