The ANC recalled the 1995 Rugby World Cup and encouraged South Africans to rally behind the Springboks once again during this World Cup.
has called for South Africans to rally behind the Springboks on their journey in the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament as seen in a post on X on Sunday, 15 October.The Springboks played against France in Paris on Sunday, 15 October with millions of South Africans watching in pubs, at their homes, on the stands, and through their television screens all across Mzansi.
“The African National Congress reiterates its support for the national rugby team, the Springboks. As was the case in 1995, this tournament stands as a symbolic moment in South African history. The Bokke remains as a symbol of unity, diversity, and excellence in South Africa,” the post read.MORE ABOUT THE POST
The ANC recalled the historic 1995 Rugby World Cup which saw millions of South Africans in unity, rallying behind the Springboks. “We fondly recall that historic moment in 1995 when President Nelson Mandela Francois Pienaar lifted the trophy following a decisive victory by the Bokke. President Nelson Mandela inspired our diverse nation to see rugby, and sports in general, as a tool for nation-building, the promotion of social cohesion, and shared national pride.
“The ANC calls on all South Africans to rally behind the Springboks…To you the Bokke, our 62-million-strong nation is fully behind you. Go Bokke!” the post concluded.
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