A Japan soccer fan awaits the start of the 2010 World Cup second round soccer match between Japan and Paraguay at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 29, 2010. REUTERS/Jorge Silva (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A fan smiles while holding a replica of the World Cup trophy before the 2010 World Cup second round soccer match between Paraguay and Japan at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 29, 2010. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Portugal soccer fans await the start of the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and Portugal at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban June 25, 2010. REUTERS/Jose Manuel Ribeiro (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A Brazil soccer fan smiles before the start of the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and Portugal at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban June 25, 2010. REUTERS/Jose Manuel Ribeiro (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Denmark fans cheer before the start of the 2010 World Cup Group E soccer match between Japan and Denmark at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 24, 2010. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A Greece soccer fan cheers ahead of a 2010 World Cup Group B soccer match against Argentina at Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane June 22, 2010. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A fan looks around before the 2010 World Cup group G soccer match between Portugal and North Korea at Green Point stadium in Cape Town June 21, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A Serbia fan waits for the 2010 World Cup Group D soccer match between Germany and Serbia in Port Elizabeth June 18, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP SOCIETY) 

A Chile fan wearing a makarapa fan helmet waits for the start of the 2010 World Cup Group H match between Switzerland and Chile in Port Elizabeth June 21, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP HEADSHOT) 

A fan blows the vuvuzela before the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and Ivory Coast at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg June 20, 2010. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A fan reacts after South Africa lost to Uruguay following their 2010 World Cup Group A soccer match at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 16, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

An Argentina fan waits for the start of the 2010 World Cup Group B soccer match between Argentina and South Korea at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg June 17, 2010. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Fans cheer before the 2010 World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and Uruguay at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria June 16, 2010. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A Nigeria fan cheers before the 2010 World Cup Group B soccer match between Nigeria and South Korea at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban June 22, 2010. REUTERS/Paul Hanna (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A South African fan reacts after the 2010 World Cup Group A soccer match between France and South Africa at Free State stadium in Bloemfontein June 22, 2010. South Africa overcame a dispirited France team, who were reduced to 10 men for more than a hour, to win 2-1 in their last match on Tuesday but it was not enough to reach the second round. REUTERS/Jorge Silva (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A Brazilian fan awaits the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match against Ivory Coast at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, June 20, 2010. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Switzerland's fans celebrate after their win against Spain at the end of a 2010 World Cup Group H match at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban June 16, 2010. REUTERS/Paul Hanna (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Fans wait for the start of the 2010 World Cup Group H match between Chile and Honduras at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit June 16, 2010. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

An Argentina soccer fan awaits the start of the 2010 World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 12, 2010. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A Portugal fan dressed for the cold weather smiles ahead of the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match between Ivory Coast and Portugal in Port Elizabeth June 15, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A South African fan waves before the 2010 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg June 11, 2010. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

An Australian fan wears a makaraba hat on the beach front in Durban June 13, 2010. Australia will play Germany in their World Cup 2010 soccer match on June 13. REUTERS/Rogan Ward (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker of a makarapa fan helmet wears a makarapa designed for fans of Switzerland soccer team in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker of a makarapa fan helmet factory wears a makarapa designed for fans of Brazil soccer team in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker of a makarapa fan helmet wears a makarapa designed for fans of Spain soccer team in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker of a makarapa fan helmet factory wears a makarapa designed for fans of the U.S. soccer team in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker of a makarapa fan helmet wears a makarapa designed for fans of Portugal soccer team in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Makarapa helmets for fans of Argentina soccer team are displayed at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Makarapa fan helmets are displayed at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker paints a makarapa fan helmet at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Makarapa fan helmets are displayed at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Makarapa fan helmets designed for fans of Argentina soccer team are displayed in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Makarapa helmets for fans of Argentina soccer team are displayed at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker paints a makarapa fan helmet at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

Lovemore Baloyi, a manager of a makarapa fan helmet factory, wears a makarapa designed with a witch doctor in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. Baloyi's father has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker paints a makarapa fan helmet at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker paints a makarapa fan helmet at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker paints a makarapa fan helmet at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker checks makarapa fan helmets at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A worker paints a makarapa fan helmet at a factory in Wyneburg May 14, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game.
Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A South African fan wears a Makarapa hat during an international friendly soccer match between Thailand and South Africa in preparation for the World Cup at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit May 16, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A South African fan wears a Makarapa hat during an international friendly soccer match between Thailand and South Africa in preparation for the World Cup at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit May 16, 2010. The king of South Africa's makarapa fan helmet has moved from his township workshop to a factory to meet World Cup demand and expects the elaborate headgear to become a global craze after the tournament. Dancing fans wearing the brightly painted hats made from converted plastic construction helmets, often paired with giant mock glasses, are a trademark of the South African game. Photo taken May 14, 2010. To match Feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A group of fans of South African soccer team Bafana Bafana await their arrival at the newly open Central Terminal Building at O.R. Tambo International Airport, outside of Johannesburg, April 30, 2010. The 2010 World Cup kicks-off in the city on June 11. REUTERS/Peter Andrews (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) 

A fan wearing a makarapa poses during celebrations in Cape Town December 4, 2009. An estimated 350 million people are expected to tune in for Friday's gala ceremony at Cape Town's International Convention Centre as World Cup qualifiers are drawn into eight first round groups for the tournament starting on June 11 next year.
REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

A soccer fan wears his makarapa during a match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in Soweto February 20, 2010. Makarapas are made from the hard plastic hats worn by construction workers and range from simple painted designs to intricate stand-up cut-outs of players, teams or animals, often paired with giant mock spectacles. Dancing fans wearing makarapas and making a noise like charging elephants on their vuvuzelas will be at the heart of the unique atmosphere that was such a selling point for Africa's first World Cup. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER SOCIETY) 

Alfred Baloyi wears his makarapa during a soccer match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in Soweto February 20, 2010. Makarapas are made from the hard plastic hats worn by construction workers and range from simple painted designs to intricate stand-up cut-outs of players, teams or animals, often paired with giant mock spectacles. Dancing fans wearing makarapas and making a noise like charging elephants on their vuvuzelas will be at the heart of the unique atmosphere that was such a selling point for Africa's first World Cup. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER SOCIETY) 

A South African soccer fan wearing a makarapa hat cheers before the Confederations Cup final soccer match at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 28, 2009. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (SOUTH AFRICA) 

South Africa soccer fan wearing a makarapa hat cheers before the Confederations Cup semi-final match against Brazil at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 25, 2009. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER) 

A soccer fan wears a funny hat, also known as a makarapa, before the start of the Confederations Cup soccer match between South Africa and Iraq at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 14, 2009. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (SOUTH AFRICA). SPORT SOCCER) 

A South African soccer supporter wears a helmet, also know as a makarapa, in support of his
country's team during the African Nations Cup match against Mali at the
Segou stadium January 30, 2002. South Africa beat Moroco 3-1 to qualify
for semifinal. REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya

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Soccer enthusiast Jacob Baloyi shows off his Makarapa, a hand cut and hand painted hard hat worn by the South African soccer fans in Johannesburg August 4, 2009. The most eye-catching sight in the stands at next year's soccer World Cup will be thousands of jiving fans wearing elaborate headgear invented by a former cleaner in his township shack. Picture taken August 4. To match feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER SOCIETY) 

Soccer enthusiast Jacob Baloyi shows off his Makarapa, a hand cut and hand painted hard hat worn by the South African soccer fans in Johannesburg August 4, 2009. The most eye-catching sight in the stands at next year's soccer World Cup will be thousands of jiving fans wearing elaborate headgear invented by a former cleaner in his township shack. Picture taken August 4. To match feature SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER SOCIETY) 

SOCCER-WORLD/MAKARAPA - REISSUE correcting spelling of the word helmet in introduction - Illustration, photo and factbox on the distinctive 'makarapa' helmets worn by South African football fans. RNGS. (SIN16) Note: Colour only graphic 

A fan cheers before the 2010 World Cup second round soccer match between Spain and Portugal at Green Point stadium in Cape Town June 29, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)