Will there be a public holiday if the Proteas win the World Cup?

Against the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup win, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared 15 December 2023 a public holiday to recognise the Boks’ triumph. Despite the date sparking a debate amongst many South Africans, social media was set abuzz withthe Proteas win over New Zealand at the ongoing Cricket World Cup in India.

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SOUTH AFRICA BEAT NEW ZEALAND

South Africa won by 190 runs as they scored 357 runs and conceded four wickets, while New Zealand managed 167 runs against ten wickets New Zealand at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

The win saw Proteas captain Temba Bavuma being the first South African captain to beat New Zealand in a World Cup ODI after 20 years. South Africa went on into the clash, having last won against New Zealand at the World Cup in 2003.

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The two teams have faced each other eight times in the World Cup, and New Zealand has been bullish, with their 2015 showdown being one of the greatest matches ever played.

WILL THERE BE ANOTHER PUBLIC HOLIDAY IF PROTEAS WIN THE ICC WORLD CUP?

Against the win, South Africans were more than convinced that another public holiday might be on the cards if the Proteas managed to win the World Cup. In his national address, the President said he would travel to India if South Africa reached the final.

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The news alone left Mzansi more than convinced that another public holiday might be declared if the Proteas won. Despite fans being confident enough, the office of the Presidency is yet to confirm the news since the Proteas are yet to reach the final.

However, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged all South Africans to shift focus to the Proteas since the RWC is done and dusted.