Security plans for the Fifa World Cup meet international standards and have been used as a benchmark by the United Nations (UN), National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele said on Wednesday.

"I'm confident to announce that all our plans are underway and South Africa will host the event with diligence and pride, knowing that our security plans meet international standards and have been used as a benchmarking model by the UN," he told representatives of the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (Sarpcco) in Durban.

The world cup final draw was expected to take place in Cape Town on Friday. Border control was likely to be relaxed next year to allow the smooth movement of people through Sarpcco countries during the soccer tournament.

All Southern African Development Community countries were Sarpcco members. Cele, who is Sarpcco's chairperson, said the movement of spectators across South Africa's borders would require improved cooperation between customs officials, home affairs as well as other departments.

"Although South Africa is a host country, the nature of the event requires that all security arrangements should be in good shape."