THE South African national rugby team, also known as the Springboks, have done it again!
This is after winning their fourth World Cup in France.
It goes without saying that the team unites Mzansi every time they take to the field. The team has made it clear that they represent the country and play for the people, more than for themselves.
People from all parts of the country came together under the colour 'green' to support the twenty-three-man team that played in France on Saturday, 28 October.
It all started in 1995 at the dawn of democracy.
Just one year after the transformation from an apartheid country to a democratic state, the Springboks team were the glue that ensured equality.
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The first democratic president, Nelson Mandela, used rugby to cement reconciliation and reflect on unity. It was on 24 June 1995 at Joburg's Ellis Park Stadium that the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup 15-12 after beating rivals New Zealand.
The Springboks did not stop there as they also won the 2007, 2019 and 2023 World Cups, and according to the books, they are now the only second national team to win back-to-back World Cups, in 2019 and 2023, under the stewardship of Siya Kolisi.
Rugby as a sport has contributed greatly to promoting peace and unity among South Africans. It has helped to resolve differences in Mzansi, especially racial inequalities.
In this case, politicians can learn so much from the team, especially how to make things happen for the people instead of continuing to make false promises that eventually became lies.
