World Cup ready to open in South Africa and vuvuzelas will make plenty of noise

Horns are seen at football pitches all over Africa. But nowhere else are they as long -- and noisy -- as in South Africa.

So, if you're going to the World Cup, and especially, if you intend to watch a match involving the home team, "Bafana Bafana", first get thee to a Formula One motor-racing circuit, and procure for yourself -- a pair of earplugs. Otherwise, you'll probably come back stone-deaf! You have been warned! -- CAMERON DUODU





World Cup ready to open in South Africa and vuvuzelas will make plenty of noise