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WATCH The Springboks’ Welcome Back At Hotel With Web Ellis Trophy

By SAPeople 04-11-19 01:37

Goosebumps! There were incredible scenes at a hotel in Japan as the Springbok team arrived back – with the all important Webb Ellis Cup, after winning the Rugby World Cup 2019. One South African fan summed up the sentiment of so many – Ndiphiwe Phiiwe Sethu said: “I’m out of words?I’m proud of my country. […]

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South African Pride Erupts Over World Cup Rugby

By Reuters 27-11-20 20:15

JOHANNESBURG – In Sakhumzi bar in Johannesburg’s Soweto township, crowds erupted in cheering and singing on Saturday as South Africa’s rugby team triumphed 32-12 over England to win the World Cup in Japan. In this bar and in countless venues around the country, it was a time to set aside South Africa’s troubles, noisily revel […]

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WATCH When Prince Harry Met The Springboks in Their Dressing Room

By Jenni Baxter 03-11-19 08:48

Here’s the full video showing the moment that Prince Harry of England met South Africa’s Springboks in their dressing room, after they’d just beaten his team 32-12 at the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Japan. It’s a historical and hysterical moment with Faf de Klerk in his South African flag speedo and Frans Steyn […]

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WATCH US Cops Investigate Commotion at SA Expats’ Home During Rugby World Cup Final

By SAPeople 27-11-20 20:15

South African expats in Florida, USA, were so excited watching the Springboks play their way to victory in the Rugby World Cup final that the police were called to their property to investigate! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162460651360142&set=p.10162460651360142&type=3&theater Fortunately, the cops from Coconut Creek Police Department were totally understanding, and seemed relieved it was simply major Springbok fans causing […]

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South African Expat: On Winning The Rugby World Cup 2019

By SAPeople Contributor 27-11-20 20:15

Growing up with a Grandfather screaming at the TV during every sports match (but mostly rugby) – his commentary definitely more valid than the commentators’ – I’ve learnt the rules… writes Zoë Cohen. I’ve learnt the passion, I’ve learnt the culture of not speaking during the match, I’ve learnt that my blood is Green and […]

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WATCH Frans Steyn Challenges Prince Harry To A Down Down at RWC

By Jenni Baxter 03-11-19 11:26

Prince Harry’s team – England – may have lost to South Africa 12-32 in the Rugby World Cup Final… but that didn’t stop the English prince from hanging out with the Springboks. Sports writer Liam Del Carme posted this video from behind the scenes, which shows Harry enjoying some time out with the South Africans. […]

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Powerpacked South Africa Dominate Ragged England to Win Third World Cup

By Reuters 27-11-20 20:15

YOKOHAMA – South Africa laid the groundwork with traditional Springbok rugby and finished an out-gunned England side off with two late tries to win the World Cup for the third time courtesy of a 32-12 victory on Saturday. Wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe crossed in the last 15 minutes for South Africa’s first ever […]

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Springboks WIN The 2019 Rugby World Cup!!! We Did It South Africa!

By Jenni Baxter 27-11-20 20:15

South Africa has just won the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The final score, against favourites, England, was 32-12 to the Bokke, including two tries (by Cheslin Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi) and endless penalty kicks by Handre Pollard! Right now, in this moment, we have no words. Just emotions. Joy. Gratitude. Pride. And hope that the […]

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Zelda La Grange to Nelson Mandela: ‘I Can Hear Your Voice Loud and Clear…’

By SAPeople 02-11-19 10:41

Zelda la Grange, Madiba’s long-term personal assistant, has penned this must-read letter to the late Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa with whom she worked for two decades of her life… Published here with Zelda la Grange’s kind permission: Ahhh Dalibunga!!! Dear Khulu, I greet your ancestors and acknowledge them. We need all […]

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Moody’s Leaves South Africa ‘Negative’, Teetering on Brink of ‘Junk’

By Reuters 02-11-19 09:15

Moody’s left South Africa on the brink of “junk” status on Friday after it revised the outlook on the country’s last investment-grade credit rating to “negative,” piling pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to quicken the pace of reform. Moody’s said the outlook revision on its ‘Baa3’ rating, the lowest rung of investment grade, was motivated […]

Siya Kolisi in Search of a Pot of Gold for the Rainbow Nation

By Reuters 02-11-19 01:12

South Africa‘s first black rugby captain Siya Kolisi may have made an even more positive impact on unity in the country than the iconic gesture of Nelson Mandela donning a Springboks jersey for the 1995 World Cup final, former flyhalf Joel Stransky says. Stransky put over the decisive drop-goal as South Africa beat New Zealand to win the Webb […]

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Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi’s Remarkable ‘Rags to Riches’ Rise

By Reuters 21-11-20 18:09

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi did not have a television at home the last time the Springboks played in the Rugby World Cup final but 12 years on leads his team out in Saturday’s decider against England in a remarkable rags to riches story. From growing up in a dusty, poverty-stricken township on the eastern […]

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WATCH Ag Pleez Siya

By Jenni Baxter 01-11-19 19:19

South African musical comedy entertainer Deep Fried Man has come up with a fantastic new version of Jeremy Taylor’s famous ‘Ag Pleez Daddy’. This one is called Ag Pleez Siya. Deep Fried Man says he wrote it for Hot 91.9 FM… “and of course for the Springboks!” Lyrics include “we wanna see the boys in […]

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South African Expat: Why I Love the Springboks

By SAPeople Contributor 07-11-23 22:04

No other sport makes me crazy like rugby…as in gyrating around a pub (full of England supporters) doing victory dances at the mere sniff of a point one minute and then lying on the floor (very literally) begging Willie le Roux not to drop the ball the next… writes Andrea Zanin from Our Fireside Stories. No sport makes […]

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Positive China Data Lifts South African Rand Ahead of Moody’s Review

By Reuters 01-11-19 10:11

South Africa‘s rand firmed on Friday as an unexpected bounce in Chinese factory activity helped offset concerns over prospects of a U.S.-China trade pact and skittishness ahead of a long-awaited decision on South Africa‘s credit rating. The rand traded at 15.0600 versus the greenback by 0505 GMT, 0.31% stronger compared with the previous day’s close. […]

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