World Cup chiefs won't ban vuvuzelas

Vuvuzela trumpets will not be banned from the World Cup, organisers say, despite complaints from teams over the cacophony and a run on earplugs as South Africans fret about their hearing. The......

SA to discuss World Cup with FIFA

South African soccer officials are to meet representatives of world body FIFA in Zurich next month to discuss the hosting of the 2010 World Cup.A four-man interim committee, announced by South......

Police release sketches of suspects in death of South Africa football captain

South African police issued identikit pictures on Tuesday of two men suspected of killing the national football captain, a death that led to more calls for tighter gun laws a week after track star......

FIFA, WC organiser considering Vuvuzela ban

A secret horn called 'Vuvuzela', which is creating an ear-shattering experience during FIFA World Cup in South Africa, could be banned from use inside the stadiums. Wolrd Cup organising committee......

Mandela intends to appear at World Cup opener

Nelson Mandela, 91-year-old former South African president, firmly intends to make a brief appearance at Friday's World Cup opening match, organisers and his family said on Thursday. But World Cup......