29 October 2007
Today's Springbok Victory tour in the Western Cape was a resounding success.
Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Grand Parade, along the tour route
and at Newlands Stadium in expressions of collective joy and unity.
As the Springboks have taken the Web Ellis Trophy to various centres, we
have seen how sport can unite our people, whether male or female, young or old,
and regardless of their racial, religious or cultural beliefs.
Acting Premier Leonard Ramatlakane handed a green 'Bok Vonk' bottle to
Springbok Coach Jake White earlier today on behalf of the people and provincial
government of the Western Cape. The entire team was also presented with a 'Bok
Vonk' bottle bearing the following inscription: "Bok-Vonk, a nation-building
remedy to be applied in limitless quantities, as and when required. Safe to use
and guaranteed to benefit South Africans of all ages and walks of life. A
'Proudly South African' product. First prototype developed in 1995. Final
product manufactured and bottled in Stade de France on 20 October 2007.
Bok-vonk is made of South African determination, commitment and pride. It also
contains a concentrate of 48 million cheers, as well as traces of English
blood, sweat and tears."
Acting Premier Ramatlakane said today: "We wish to thank the South African
Rugby Football Union for their leadership, our national heroes for bringing the
Web Ellis Cup home again and the people of the province for their unprecedented
support for our national team."
"We have to use this momentum to channel our collective energies in
realising the enormous potential of the 2010 World Cup, the biggest sporting
spectacle in the world. Clarity of vision and the mindset of a winning nation
have shown what sport can do to help make the Western Cape a home for all."
For enquiries:
Makhaya Manie
Spokesperson: MEC Ramatlakane
Cell: 082 780 4493
Issued by: Western Cape Provincial Government
29 October 2007
Source: Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za)
