Zakumi, la mascotte

(EPA/NIC BOTHMA)

‘Zakumi’ the official FIFA 2010 World Cup mascot manufactured in China for sale in Cape Town, South Africa 24 May 2010. There is less than three weeks to go for the worlds most watched sporting tournament. South African trade unions have expressed their disappointment with the lack of South African products amongst the plethora of internationally manufactured soccer paraphinalia ahead of the tournament. Cape Town is one of nine South African cities hosting the FIFA 2010 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.