The plastic horns are a traditional noisemaker in South African sports stadiums, local officials claim.

Lose the plastic horns...' says Zandra.

Vuvuzela -the bright colored plastic horns with a monotonous droning sound became the hallmark of the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa.

Down in the valleys, as devils dance with their plastic horns flashing, one hand holding a trident, the other a beer, Walpurga is toasted.

The plastic horns became a hallmark of the World Cup in South Africa, producing a monotonous droning sound which provided a backdrop for every match.