Aslam Levy

So 2010 Soccer Fans are now spoilt for choice when it comes to the choice in noise-making instrument. A few months back FNB and South African National Parks jointly revealed the Kuduzela Project

According to the Chief Executive of SANParks, Dr David Mabunda, “Traditionally, in some African communities, the kudu horn has been used as an instrument to call people together for gatherings at the royal house or for a community imbizo but most importantly as a call to battle. Now the Kuduzela will fulfil the same role. The Kuduzela will call all South Africans, international guests and soccer fans to South Africa for what is set to be a spectacular tournament in 2010 and appropriately it will be calling the ‘warring parties’ to the symbolic battlefield of soccer.”

2010 Mascot "Zakumi" with a Kuduzela

I love the Vuvuzela, when it’s used respectfully. What we need is a “Vuvuzela Law”

1. Vuvuzela’s should not be blown when a musician is performing
2. Vuvuzela’s should not be blown when there is a speaker on stage

Then there’s the social responsibility that is just amazing

“FNB has ensured that 6.24% of the cost of every Kuduzela produced will be contributed to SANParks for the Kids in Parks project – this will equate to more than R600 000 from the Bank’s order alone,” adds Jordaan, FNB CEO.

“Because the Kudu horn is steeped in African tradition, and sport is loved by so many, we believe that the Kuduzela will take pride of place in many a South African home, as well as at the centre of many South African future celebrations,” concludes Jordaan.