SPORTS NEWS.

People who disregard South Africa's laws during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ will be "red-carded" by the law, with 54 special courts set up around the country to handle World Cup-related cases speedily.

Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel told BuaNews that the 54 special courts, set up by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, were prepared for whatever the event threw their way.

"The courts are ready," he said in Pretoria this week. "A large number of acting magistrates were appointed this week, and practice runs have taken place at these courts."

Nel warned that the courts would not hesitate to deal with criminals during the soccer tournament: "Any hooligans or criminals who try their luck during the World Cup will also feel something – the red card of the law," he said.