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WATCH: Cape Town Springbok Trophy Tour

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By Merentia Van Der Vent
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Tens of thousands of people flocked the the Cape Town City Centre to see their heroes today as part of the Cape Town leg of the Springbok Trophy Tour.

 

Many fans braved the cooler weather and stationed themselves outside the Cullinan Hotel since early this morning, where the Boks are staying, as well as on the Grand Parade, where fans were entertained in a pre-tour-mini-concert.

 

Speaking in front of City Hall, Mayor Hill-Lewis thanked the boks for inspiring South Africans in three particular ways.

 

‘First thank you you for reminding us that South Africa can be the best in the world. Your lesson to us is that, if we want to be the best, we have to do our best. You took just 80 minutes to win the final, but that victory took thousands of hours of preparation – of doing your best every day, in every task, and setting high standards for yourself and your team.

 

‘Second, thank you for showing that winning is about more than just having the most points; we are winners because of our values. You reminded us of the values that make our country great. Respect, dignity, diversity, honour, service. These are the values that bring people together.

 

‘And finally, thank you for showing that our diversity is our most powerful asset. This team has gathered talent from every corner of our country. From the vineyards of the Swartland, the mountains of the Boland, and the hills of Kwa-Zulu Natal, from Bethlehem to Bushbuckridge, and Zwide, and Bellville, and Tsholomqa, and Strand.

 

‘Whether your name is Cobus or Cheslin or Retshegofaditswe! You have shown us that when you take all of these brilliant individual strands and bring them together, they truly are stronger together,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.

 

Addressing Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, Mayor Hill-Lewis said he hoped the Bokke are also proud of South Africans who rose to the occasion to be stronger together through values and shared humanity, despite many people constantly trying to divide us in our country.

 

‘Bokke, you represent all that is great about South Africa. You remind us of everything South Africa can be. We love who you are, and what you mean for all of us.

 

‘And remember this – all the screaming the crowds, all the parties – yes, we want to celebrate with you. But what we really want to say, above all else is: Thank you,’ said Hill-Lewis.

 

The Trophy tour kicked off just after 12:00.

 

Here are some of the footage and pictures captured by our Smile FM News Team:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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