Not about the soccer
22 June 2009 by JuanitaThe beautiful game has not been the sole focus during the Confederations Cup being held in South Africa.
The vuvuzela debate turned hot on IOL today, when we asked our readers whether they thought SA soccer would be the same without it. Our newest staff member, Kim, mentioned that she had no idea that people would get so excited about a plastic horn.
Clearly, if you take a look at the debate on our Poll.
But that’s not the issue making news off the soccer field… I’m still trying to figure out if what happened in that Egyptian team members’ rooms and now more claims of theft have been made.
I just know our Indy reporters are tackling that one…
UPDATE: Matshelane Mamabolo tells how he was robbed - at Germany’s World Cup in 2007.
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
this is south africa, how long long have we been blowing our vuvuzelas in this country…we invented it so we cant just not play it because this foreign countries dont like….this is africa so this should put up with whatever they come across as we will do when go to their countries….
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
If Vuvuzela’s r banned, Africans might as well not attend the World Cup. This WC is for Africans yet we cannot be in our own country? And on top of that y r we catering to the whims of Europeans? I’ve watched some of the games live and at no point have I seen the general public being irritated by the noise and using the Vuvuzela as weapon, just because others don’t like it, it should be banned? in that case y not ban the Spanish flag coz some of us find it offensive/not nice to look at and adds nothing to the atmosphere and distracts us supporters from watching the game. Should we ban the Spanish flag? heeeell no coz it’s part and parcel of the Spanish team, like the Vuvuzela is part and parcel of this country’s football, pls Europeans and those who have a problem, exercise a bit of tolerance, our country has gone thru great lengths to extend a hand of hospitality and it is an honour for us to host this WC, enjoy it with us.
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
When in Spain do as the Spainards do but in Africa do as the African do, What can you hear when the Westerners howl, we accept because it is their \’custom\’ and even here they want to rule, No way then lets all not support the 2010 world cup, this is a democratic country and we are free as long as we harm no one.
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
The Vuvuzela IS a truely South African instrument.I other world cups people played their countries instruments and nothing got said about it.Should the Vuvuzela get abnned from matches ,people should take other traditional instruments (eg:african drums ) and then we see what they say about
“the noise”
Viva Vuvuzela Viva
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I am a South African, and the vuvuzela irritates the hell out of me and that is just watching it on TV! There is no way I will go to a stadium to watch a match, because I am not prepared to have to sit there during the match with all that noise. Sbuja, you cannot compare a flag to a vuvuzela, therefore your comparison is not really justified, is it?
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Banning the Vuvuzelas is not fair. We been using these vuvuzelas for many years and we not going to ban it now just because Spain (Europeans) has complained. The reporters have managed to report on the soccer field when we hosted the African cup of Nations in 1996 and there was no such complains but the vuvuzelas was the order of each game played. Who does the European people think they are? do they have soft ears which get distracted so easily? Thats the way we been celebrating soccer and thats what makes the atmosphere in the ground awesome. There is an African proverb which says, we know that where you come from you are kings and princes but where you have come they got their own kings and princes and you are just an ordinary individual. So to the Europeans guys its take it or leave it.
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Stormy - The Vuvuzelas has been there since. I have been to the stadiums and i never blew the vuvuzela but i find it to be normal man. So do you think we shud change our own ways of doing things just because the Europeans get it to be irritating. I mean we are all not the same and you may find it irritating but in soccer we so much used to it man. Just give in and support what other soccer lovers do. You are probably a Rugby or Cricket fan….
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I’m a South African, the reason why we not going to the soccer is because of the Vuvuzela.
Most people who went to the soccer, say they DEAF.
This is for sure a health risk!!!!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:24 pm
In Africa, we sing, dance and make noise at the stadium. if they want people to be quiet at the stadiums then why not have a “QUIET PLEASE” sign or just tell people not to go to the stadium? If you want to watch a sport that has no celebrations… go watch Golf or Tennis. This is soccer… and this is Africa… We going to be blowing the Vuvuzela until the end. People that are complaining about it are the ones that never went to a soccer match in Africa… well, WAKE UP!! VUVUZELA is here to stay!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Stormy, there’s your problem right there. Get off your couch and go to a game, and then you’ll understand why the vuvuzela is such an integral part of soccer culture, and why it’s loved as much as it is by South African soccer fans. It adds a dimension to the atmosphere before, during and after the game that you simply cannot understand if you haven’t been in the midst of it.
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Ban it … seriously too annoying. Rather sing Shosholoza
June 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
The vuvuzela is definitely not an instrument. One note does not constitute music. Many notes blaring like they do sound more like the whole stadium farting. They are extremely irritating and I would like to see them banned. Ban the farting vuvuzelas.
June 23rd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Um, now the Egyptians are saying the media “lies” about the robbery in their hotel rooms are the reason they were knocked out of the Confed Cup! I can’t stop myself from rolling my eyes…
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Come on guys,vuvuzela is african,it\’s unique and is great. It creates exicitement and atmosphere to the beautiful game of football in Africa. My suggestions is the following,get yourself ear plugs from the chemist or buy mini scan radio and listen to radio 2000 to the commentary. What a test for TV media boffins ? Alternatively the authorities control it like a traffic light, red - stop (noise), green -go.
What a supa Confeds.WELL DONE FIFA,LOC AND SOUTH AFRICANS.
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
scap the vuvuzela, honestly, it is so irritating, the culture of South Africa is the africans dancing and singing, their voices are beautiful, I would rather hear them sing and dance, awesome to hear their voices
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I am and African, A White African. I was at Ellis Park for the Egypt VS Italy game, I loved it Especially when Egypt came out tops. I have been to Many Matches in Different Stadiums in Gauteng. Those who are Bitching about the Vuvuzelas have Probably Never Been to a Live Football Match in South Africa. Yes they are Noisey and they are Loud, but it just adds to the African Atmosphere of the Game. People should stop being so Negative about Everything African. I was there and Balck, White, Blue and Red People where Blowing Vuvuzelas and Enjoying the Game. VIVA VUVUZELA VIVA, VIVA AFRICA VIVA !!!
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:49 pm
You don’t have to be apologetic for who you are coz i’m not. By the way, when did you all jump on the ‘Ban the Vuvuzela’ band wagon? The last time I checked you got your wishes at the rugby and cricket stadiums and now you want to impose your view on soccer which is largely supported by….. guess who the black working class. We are not your maids or garden boys, we have chosen to comply with your ban in your territory now you want to impose it in ours, and they say it’s not a black or white thing? Don’t make me laugh.
Culture is defined as - The predominating attitudes and behavior that characterize the functioning of a group or organization. Please explain to me why, based on this definition the Vuvuzela isn’t culturally unique to south african soccer fans? It is iconic in South African soccer landscape whether you like it or not so don’t attack our identity - the same uproar you are making you should’ve made when your drunken mates where beating up black blue bulls supporters at Loftus rather than wasting your time trying to conquer the legions of soccer fans because there, you won’t win, pooooooooooooo poooooooooooooo poooooooooooooo. LEAVE US ALONE, WE SUPPORT BAFANA BAFANA EVEN IN LOSS, OR AS YOU WHITIES CALL THEM BANANA BANANA…… and you dare assert that issue of the Vuvuzela and Bafana isn’t about race when the last time I checked Bananas where synonymous with monkeys in a white South African’s context. DONT COME TO THE STADIUMS, PLEASE, WE DON’T WANT TO BABY SIT YOU, WE DON’T WANT YOU, WE DON’T COME TO THE CRICKET AND RUGBY MATCHES WITH VUVUZELAS (MATTER OF FACT BARRING THE COCONUTS WE DON’T COME AT ALL), SO WHY COME TO OUR FESTIVITIES IF YOU’RE NOT GOING TO COMPLY? And to the Spaniards, try banning the monkey noises you make when Samuel Eto’o touches the ball or when Lewis Hamilton is in town and stop making a minor issue of the VUVUZELA a tearjerker or don’t you want to comply with the FIFA SAY NO TO RACISM CAMPAIGN?
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:35 pm
@Juanita: The Egyptian team played a bad game for sure but for you and others to know, the allegations made by the police in SA was starting to reach Cairo before the match with the US and many players had wives refusing to talk to them because of it. It does not absolute them from losing an easy game before the US but in a culture where honor means everything this was huge.
As an Egyptian and Afican I am happy SA is hosting this event but I have to say, Im disgusted by some SA media sources and the attitude of the police. Brazil was robbed in the exact same way, did they also have sex-workers? If there are evidence we would like to see them so that we can punish those players but since there seems to be none South African newspapers along with the police owe the Egyptian fans a huge apology. If not there will be law suits and I hope they include that idiot police representative who blamed Brazilian and Egyptian players for bringing guests in today, instead of discussing how his unit are managing the crime investigation or revealing the basis of his allegations to the players.
The Egyptian team said they didnt want to make a big deal out of it because they know this could cause a problem to SA and that’s the thank you they got. They shouldve done what brazil did and just hold a press conference and show the truth that there are security breaches.
So, thank you SA for this and remember that fabricating stories to cover-up for crimes will only weaken your security system for next year.
June 24th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Its strange! … the only people who see to be complaining about the vuvuzelas seem to be european , spanish , dutch or rugby loving white south africans , who correct me if i am wrong … have already banned it their rugby games … alternatively you probably share the risk of walking out with a blue eye should you blow one there !
These \\\’ban the vuvuzela\\\’ south african types are the same who have never attended a PSL game yet alone a Bafana Bafana game and yet you see them cramming the stadiums when european teams are playing.
Heck! Im sure they couldnt even list 5 players names on the Bafana teamlist … and yet … they are critical of the way local supporters share their love for the beautiful game!
I say bring the vuvuzela\\\’s on !!! This is an AFRICAN world cup and it is something unique that we as a AFRICAN continent have to the rest of the world!
THIS IS TRUELY GOING TO BE THE BEST WORLD CUP EVER!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 11:13 am
NOW FOR SOME PERSPECTIVE! The vuvuzela’s irritated the hell out of me when I used to watch bafana games on the tele. I drove 9 hours from the mother city to Bloemfontein to go watch the Bafana vs Spain game. For the people who hasn’t been to any Bafana game, THE VUVUZELA’S compliment South Africa! I never thought I would say that but it’s true! What do Brazil have…drums, what do the English have…loud singing, what do South Africa have…vuvuzela’s —TRULY SOUTH AFRICAN! ex pat and stormy, Wake up fools! you have no idea how unique SA is. YOU SHOULD BE PROUD IN STEAD OF YAPPING YOUR MOUTH AND NEVER ATTENDING ONE GAME! You have no idea…pfff
Ps. …and to give you some perspective, I’m a white south african and love the vuvuzela!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 11:19 am
As a possible visitor to your country in 2010, I am appalled by the racist tone some of these comments . To those who wish to ban just about every overseas nation maybe should reflect who funds the FIFA and who will bring the funds to your country. This is reality and should be acknowledged in a civilised and respectful way. Why can’t you address the issue - should vuvuzela be allowed at the games in 2010. That is the issue which has nothing to do with the colour of the skin of the carrier of this instrument. As I will be spending money to get to SA in 2010 - and my money to attend the games and in SA, I would prefer that these instruments are not blown at games. However, I am wiling to accept the South African way if these have been tradition well before the decision was made by FIFA to have the world cup in SA. If these instruments have been used prior to the awarding of the world cup to SA - then I am happy to accept them. If they had been introduced after the decision - then they should not be part of the tournament. And please do not insult my nationality or colour of my skin.
June 24th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Firstly, this is not a race issue.
Vuvuzelas are noisy little plastic instruments invented in the 1990s that make a horrible droning sound and potray a lazy audience who does not sing anymore. It is about as African as McDonalds is.
If South African audiences wish to display an authentic African experience to the world why not stick to songs such as Shozaloza or traditional warcries? I can guarantee you that visitors will be much more impressed by this.
To “1stClassCitizen” you are turning sport into a race issue and the ironic thing is you are trying to make out Soccer as a black sport. Perhaps you should stop preaching sport “Apartheid” and fully allow white people to enjoy Soccer in South Africa too. Afterall, soccer was not invented in africa… It crosses racial boundaries all around the world.
June 24th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Oddball: i agree with you that there is a lot of some racial comments in here. Well to answer you on the Vuvuzelas(Trumpets) it has always been the South African way of enjoying Soccer in and out of the stadiums. They even use the vuvuzelas when they watch the game on Big screens and in the taxis. When SA Rugby team (Springboks) won the World cup recently the Streets of cape Town was full of the noise of the Vuvuzelas celebrating the win. I was in JHB when SA was awarded the right to Host the World Cup and i tell you it was vuvuzelas all over the country. So the issue of banning it is totally out of place and will be considered unfair if ever it happens.
June 24th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
@Crusader. I hope you are not South African because if you are I’m about to spoil your day.
1. Soccer has traditionally been looked down on as a black sport lacking sophistication in South Africa - it’s black by association in the South African context (by the way, black is all encompassing, indians and coloreds included).
2. Soccer has survived in South Africa due to the efforts of the black working class fans and that’s a fact. South African whites have never supported soccer pre 94 or post 94.
3. Quoting your comment - “Vuvuzelas are noisy little plastic instruments invented in the 1990s that make a horrible droning sound and portray a lazy audience who does not sing anymore. It is about as African as McDonalds is.”
From this statement it is evident you have never been to local soccer matches yet you insult the have-nots who religiously keep the local soccer fraternity afloat. Who are the lazy fans ? Sorry, last time I checked the Vuvuzela faithful are traditionally and exceedingly black.
4. Who the hell are you to tell us how to celebrate? Do you even know what the words to Shosholoza mean and why the song came about in the first place? Or is this your lame attempt at earning endorsement of not being racist? In an effort to come across as liberal you have just shown your ignorance.
5. Now that the Europeans are here, you want to act like you care about a sport that’s associated with blacks when prior to the CONFED you couldn’t even name one Bafana Bafana player. You weren’t complaining about the Vuvuzela back then because you had no exposure to it but suddenly you jump on the European ban the Vuvuzela bandwagon whereas last year your white rugby friends were beating up black rugby supporters and nobody said a word! You’ve never head of a white man being beaten up at a local soccer match.
STOP TRYING TO APPEASE THE EUROPEANS AT OUR EXPENSE!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Added to that, need I remind you that you whites were opposed to South Africa’s world cup bid to the extent that the Kiwi old man refused to vote in order to keep the world in Germany? Need I remind you that you whites were pessimistic about the stadiums being finished before the world cup? Need I remind you of your pessimism about South Africa not being ready to host, yet some of you call yourselves patriots of Africa! Need I remind you that it’s blacks who brought this world cup here, Dr. Khoza and Jordaan to be exact? Need I remind you that the same black working class you frown upon helped secure the bid by providing an electrifying performance at the Chiefs-Pirates Derby, so much so that Sepp Blatter commended them! We brought the world cup here and we will continue to be in ascension despite your bad wishes.
June 25th, 2009 at 7:28 am
We should be hospitable to foreigners to ensure they keep coming back. It is important since tourism is so vital for our economy!
June 25th, 2009 at 9:09 am
1stClassCitizen - you can obvious not argue the point, but base your arguements on irresponsible racist commnets. It\’s quite sad that a person has to defend a point on racist attacks.
June 25th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I initially was irritated and concerned about the vuvuzelas on TV it did sound incredibly loud and worried people in the stadium would go deaf. Then I went to the one of the games and I recon its actually not that bad in fact the atmosphere in the stadium was fanatastic. I suggest all those who complained should go to a game first and reserve their judgement. I think it’s part of the South African game and if you have a problem with it click the mute button on your TV or wear ear-muffs at games.
June 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
As a proud South African and a soccer lover, I\’m deeply concerned by some of the comments I\’m reading here. Soccer, in fact, sports in general suppose to be uniting the nation and not separate them. As much as we have suffered in the hands of white Afrikaners, our icon Madiba has tried hard to bring together the nation for a better future. Yet we still have divisions. Yes, black and white will always have differences, but can\’t we at least try to work together in name of building a better future for ourselves? It is true that South African football has been looked down upon, but I strongly urge everyone to look at it as a chance to build it and give it an image that can known and respected worldwide. The same goes for vuvuzelas, some people might be against the idea of having them at stadiums, but not every medicine will be good for you. Majority of soccer lovers attend matches and they have no problem with it. Other people from other countries are finding it very irritating. Perhaps it\’s not their culture, but we, as South African need to find it in our hearts to gradually introduce them to it and the fun in it as a build up to 2010. One thing for a fact, there will be negative individuals, but that shouldn\’t trigger emotions that will trigger racist comments. I urge everyone to have a positive out-look at the situation and let\’s rather capitalise on bringing forth dynamic and unique cultures for the rest of the world to aspire and enjoy.
June 25th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I am considering coming over there for the world cup. I have some comments regarding the vuvuzela but first let me fit in with the SA flavour of this blog: I am from the UK and I am a caucasian. Just so you know. Regarding the noise of the vuvuzelas, I really do not mind if they are used or not - the sound is quite irritating, but I can live with it for the duration of a soccer match. What does worry me is the hate that is seen very obviously on this site, especially from people like 1stClassCitizen. Your hate blinds you so much that I do not think you are capable of making an objective observation on this subject. And the same goes for many others too. I am afraid if I come over there I may well just be the victim of a racist attack! You are supposed to be the Rainbow Nation!
June 25th, 2009 at 10:00 am
@Crusader, @OddBall.. you\’re spot on..
And to @1stClassCitizen..
You have just demonstrated what a 1st Ass Citizen you are..
Your\’e nothing but a racial twit!
(Note to all.. Expect a 13 page racially motivated response)
June 25th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I like what Janke said i mean Vuvuzela is our Culture pls guys do not spoil the love of soccer for us in Mzansi i am great supporter of soccer and when i get a chnace i do go to the stadium with my Vuvuzela&to tell u something guys i have been blowing the Vuvuzela for many years since it was invented with our great South Africans of which they are not copy cats if u dont like it then stay there hell away from stadiums the 2010 world cup is for all africans&we still going to blow those horns loud come hell or high water.
PS: there thing that i dont understand is why now we have been blowing Vuvu for how long? or is it because some Spanish guy said so come on guys lets all be alive with possibilities and be true&proudly South Africans.
June 25th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Stormy I was being hypothetical, of course the 2 are different, the point is we respect and tolerate others differences y can’t others excercise the same
June 25th, 2009 at 10:36 am
1stClassCitize, I am a black South African, I am a patriot, I support the boks, proteas and Bafana, u have no right to call me a coconut just because u limit ure tastes to soccer and ure attitude does nothing to promote harmony, u r a reverse racist which makes u no better than other racists, have hard look at your attitude b4 u ask others to change theirs
June 25th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Sbuja, it\’s people like you that make me proud to be a South African.
Unfortunately, that nincumpoop 1stClassCitizen has already allocated himself the title which under other circumstances, should be yours.
June 25th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Lets be frank with our ourselves, the vuvuzela issue was always prone to veering into a race issue especially given south africa’s history. So it was near impossible to steer clear of politics when its discussion surfaced.
Not to give credence to what 1stClassCitizen is saying and the agro tone thereof (and im not gon dwell into the details of his posts) but if you are south african, be it black or white, pink, yellow you have to see whiffs of merit in what he is saying. It’s so easy to point a finger, but remember with a finger pointed at someone, 3 are pointed right back at ya. And there is no one sport that belongs to a particular race group. All forms of sport are suppose to unite and not divide.
That being said, The vuvuzela is essential to an authentically south african soccer experience, banning them would really just fuel much more hate than 1stClassCitizen’s post. Dude you need to chill though.
June 25th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
@Tommy frm UK - I say if you can\\\’t stand the vuvuzela then don\\\’t ever come here. I was in Germany World Cup 2006 with my brother. He is a soccer fanatic and he took his vuvuzela with. We went to the fan park when Italy was playing Germany and he blew his lungs out with vuvu. Germans loved it and they took him to another fan park to show off. B4 the France vs Portugal semi final there was a competition at the Allianz Arena on the gate of the stadium. My brother went there with his vuvuzela and won a lot of prices. Inside the stadium people were clapping hands when he started blowing it. So don\\\’t come with your bad British attitude here. Your fellow English hooligans touring with the Brit & Irish Lions as usual are making an arse of themselves here in RSA. There are reports all over the papers that they have been involved in drunken stupors, overdosing on drugs, having sex in public toilets, falling over from stairs and bar counters hitting their heads and stupid arses. I heard a few of them have been admitted to hospitals. That\\\’s what I call irritating not the vuvuzela.
June 25th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Hawu Oddball, how do you know what a vuvizela sounds like, seeing as you’ve never been here?
June 25th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
36. @ Oddball. Must be 1stClassCitizens cousin…
Hey..
Ever heard of TV?
Anyone watching any Confed game knows exactly what a vuvizela sounds like..
Jeez.. they have TV coverage overseas as well too, you know?
June 27th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I am more concerned about the adverts being screened on television at the moment which show a soccer ball hit a road, a sign post and a wall - to me it looks just like a blood spatter - I trust this is not a bad omen - I think the style of the adverts is in bad taste.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Every soccer stadium has a noisy culture.
Go to a merseyside derby and see if you can think above \"We will never walk alone\" when Liverpool are getting drilled.
The Spaniards have all kinds of confetti showering down on the stands throughout the matches in La Liga and confetti strips streaming down the stands in Italian Serie A.
Hell, they even shoot signal FLARES in the stadiums in Brazil!
\"Tourists\" want to experience that culture when they visit these places. But when its the natives in Africa expressing themselves, then that culture is obnoxious?
If you\’ve decided to watch or attend a south african soccer match for the first time now and you want the stadium culture to change because your royal ass has chosen to grace the habitat of the great unwashed then please spare us the blessing and keep your condescending patronage at your quiet and civilised sporting venues.
It has taken a-while of slow decolonising of the mind for Africans to believe that what they do is ok and do not need approval from \"anyone\" - that process is moving forward - deal with it.
This applies to whites, browns, foreign tourists, regional tourists and our resident house negroes and anyone else who feels they have a superior opinion.
August 6th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Hola! In the recent soccer cup challenges in the USA, I heard lot of Vuvuzelas? I heard no complain nor comment about it. At times I thought I was watching a match in South Africa. Tommy, is Britain a Rainbow Nation? Anyway, South African Fans can out-whistle anyone on the field if they choose to. I think we should bring our drums to the WC and let\\\’s really have an African World Cup. When in Rome, do as they do. When in Africa, better hell do as we do. Anyway, it\\\’s about time we took over Rugby, it\\\’s in Africa, or what? Cricket too and Tennis, all these, need to be de-Apartheidized and made to conform to African standards. White people should remember they are all sitting and being accomodated under the shade and comfort of the African tree. Oddball, you are not bringing money to South Africa, you and your government have been siphoning our diamonds, gold and human resources for eons from our continent: remember Cecil Rhodes- do not get me started; so hold your peace and speak not unless spoken too. We are even doing you a favor by speaking your English language, so, show some respect. Crusader, I would like to meet you when you come to my country and have you tell me which \\"war cries\\" and Shosholoza\\" songs are you talking about. You really do not know us very well and for your information,we would like to educate you about us and our culture, music and other things you are not aware of. As for the color of your skin, let me tell you: You are African, whether you like that or not, and it will so remain. So, come and enjoy Ubuntu we offer to the world as our cultural signature. Finally, we should offer the International soccer fans, our Whistles, drums, Vuvuzela, music and the names we call our players throughout the competition. Sayanara; salang hantle; sizo bonana..2010!
August 14th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I am black and I am African. The reason I dont attend rugby, cricket and tennis is because it lacks the vibe I want. Now you want to ban my vibe. It only proves how much Europeans still want to control African. Unfortunately I am not your slave and you will not take my vuvuzela away from me.
September 5th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I am so worried about the advertisement being screened on the TV at the moment which show of soccer ball for publicity is done ,I saw the banners and the posters well be hanging on the walls of the street , I think the style of the adverts is in bad taste.
Thanks & Regards
Jasmine White