A team from the ICC's Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) flies to South Africa this weekend to carry out a security audit of venues hosting World Cup matches in 2003.

Bob Smalley and Bruce Ewan from the ACU will link up with members of the World Cup Security Directorate as they undertake inspections of all host grounds in South Africa and Kenya over the next three weeks.

"These inspections are an important part of the ACU's build up to next year's World Cup. The visits will identify what is needed for each ground to meet minimum security standards for the tournament. By working closely with the Security Directorate we will be able to cover both specific anti corruption measures as well as the physical ground security requirements for each stadium," said Lord Condon, director of the ACU.

Implementation of the ACU recommendations will not only provide an outstanding security infrastructure for the World Cup, but also mean that South Africa's leading international venues will be among the first in the world game to meet the anti corruption standards recommended by last year's Condon Report.

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