The City of Cape Town has released more details about the Cape Town leg of the Springboks trophy tour on Friday.
The bus procession will move through the streets of the CBD from about noon, before also visiting Langa and Bonteheuwel. Before that, from 10:00, fans can look forward to a mini concert on the iconic Grand Parade in front of City Hall.
Fans have been invited to pour onto the streets to welcome our conquering heroes.
‘I can confirm that the Springboks will be in Cape Town on Friday for the victory tour, giving Capetonians the opportunity to come in their tens of thousands. Let’s thank the boys for inspiring a nation and show them we are proud of their incredible performance, not only in the final, but throughout the tournament. It is our honour as Cape Town to receive the team and the Mother City is ready to give the Springboks a hero’s welcome,’ said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
Local performers will be on hand to entertain crowds on the Grand Parade from 10:00 before the Springboks take the Webb Ellis Cup on a tour of the CBD, Langa and Bonteheuwel.
‘Our City teams along with SA Rugby have worked out a route that will ensure as many people get to see the Springboks and the prized Webb Ellis Cup along several communities in the city. We invite all our residents to come out to show love and give a gees-filled parade to the players, the coaches and the Springboks support staff who have made South Africa proud. Our safety and security services will be deployed to assist in ensuring this is a successful and memorable celebration,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
The team bus will depart for the parade at 12:00 via Darling Street and will move through the following roads:
Cape Town CBD
- Adderley Street
- Wale Street
- Long Street
- Buitensingel
- Loop Street
- Wharf Street
- Walter Sisulu
- Buitengracht Street
- Hans Strijdom
- Hertzog Boulevard
- Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Langa
- Bunga Avenue
- Briton Street
- Jungle Walk
- Langalibalele Drive
- Jakes Gerwel
Bonteheuwel
- Jakkelsvlei Avenue
- Valhalla Drive
- Robert Sobukwe Drive
Residents and motorists are alerted to temporary road closures for the event in the CBD between 10:00 until 14:00.
