Are the controversial and noisy vuvuzelas which fans take to sports events in South Africa irritating or interesting instruments of support?

May 28, 2010 - Karen Lancaster

Love it or hate it the Vuvuzela has caused a stir at the 2010 World Cup and a ban is already being considered

Jun 14, 2010 - Stan Neal

Vuvuzelas are everywhere at the World Cup. So much so that there are calls to ban them from football matches.

Jun 16, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is over, but vuvuzelas, banned by some English football clubs, are at baseball games in Canada and the U.S.

Jul 25, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

British Broadcasting Corporation receives complaints during World Cup matches and is now looking into an alternative option to the current 'wall of sound'.

Jun 17, 2010 - Ben Small

The presence of the vuvuzela, a noisy plastic horn beloved of African football fans, has proved a divisive issue at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Jun 16, 2010 - Philip Sim

African soccer nations have the most interesting team nicknames in the world. Here are just a few to whet your appetite, along with a reason for the name.

Jan 23, 2011 - Julian Worker

The vuvuzela, so popular with South African football fans, is proving unwelcome among British Premier League clubs leading to bans of the instrument.

Jul 22, 2010 - Eddie Dyja

As South Africa and the African continent prepare for the advent of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the atmosphere in the stands is breathless and hushed in heavy anticipation.

Jan 20, 2010 - Sharon Kasanda

South Africa, the home of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, has 11 official languages. English is a common language, but it has its own flavour. Here are words to remember.

Jan 9, 2010 - Alfred Thutloa

South Africa is ready to welcome all tourists to the 2010 Soccer World Cup. This is going to be a Soccer World Cup unlike any other in history.

Jun 3, 2010 - Lauren van Zyl

In a landmark tournament like the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, it is often the break out stars that get the most publicity when they emerge as the top players .

Feb 6, 2010 - Karen Lotter

As soccer gets bigger in South Africa, and the standards of the PSL improve, other issues have popped up relating to the game, many due to perceptions.

Jun 8, 2011 - Robert Delport

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa fostered African unity and pride. The event dubbed "once in a lifetime" lived up to its name in more ways than one.

Oct 11, 2010 - David Kiarie

Vuvuzelas, the plastic trumpet beloved of South African soccer fans, is brewing up a tempest of controversy pitting passionate supporters against equally ardent detractor

Feb 16, 2010 - Hendrina Westoll

The FIFA World Cup is about 2 months from kick off and worldwide anticipation is growing. So what can visitors to South Africa expect on their arrival?

Apr 11, 2010 - Warren Potter

Africa's first FIFA World Cup tournament came to a festive end last Sunday night in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was widely regarded as a great success.

Jul 14, 2010 - Melody Mundawarara