Tag: Rugby World Cup 2023

Chasing the Sun 2: Springboks and wives reflect on challenging RWC

The eagerly awaited fifth and final episode of Chasing the Sun 2 has had thousands of Springbok fans and general rugby lovers in tears as the producers of the documentary gave viewers an up-close look into what made the fourth Rugby World Cup victory all too sweet. The five-part documentary returned for a second instalment […]

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‘Good save’ – Siya Kolisi almost drops the Cup

While parading the Webb Ellis Cup in Gauteng yesterday, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi saved the trophy from falling to the ground after almost dropping it. The four-time world rugby champions are currently touring the country to share their win with their fellow South Africans. Nobody has shown more enthusiasm for the trophy than Siya. His […]

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A look back at Mama Joy’s tax-paying trip to France

Sports fanatic Mama Joy Chauke made quite a few headlines during the duration of the Rugby World Cup. From an alleged R10,000 per night bill to posing next to the Webb Ellis Cup, Mama Joy has surely made her stay in France memorable. Looking at her social media account, it appears that Mama Joy was […]

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WATCH: Hilarious Boks-inspired isiXhosa names given to ‘students’

As the Springboks’ victory continues, many reactions have been going around social media platforms as a way of celebrating the World Cup win. A video of some of the players’ names changed to isiXhosa has also surfaced the internet. South African TikTok content creator, Noxy_be, uploaded a point of view (POV) video that says, “You’re […]

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WATCH: Siya Kolisi, Africa’s true hero

Siyamthanda ‘Siya’ Kolisi is one of the nation’s most admired gentle giants. The famous number 6 jersey is brought to life by quite an impeccable individual who consistently put in the work in creating a legacy for his name in an industry that had been deemed extremely tough for a person of colour. Like many […]

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‘2019 – 2023 Same God,’ celebrates Siya Kolisi

Back- to-back World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi lead our boys to a jaw clenching 12-11 world cup win against three times winners New Zealand famously known as All Blacks. While South Africans united in celebration of our boys who continue to paint our rainbow colours brighter, lifting our beautiful country high on a global […]

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Siya thanks coach Jacque for his mentorship since youth ranks

A one-in-a-million kind of coach – this was how Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber was depicted after leading the Springboks to a second successive World Cup victory. In a post-match press conference, captain Siya Kolisi praised Jacques for his unwavering support that goes all the way back to Siya’s youth ranks. “The coaching staff has been […]

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WATCH: Alphi’s hilarious ‘phone call’ with President Ramaphosa

Our June cover star, content creator and MC Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi left many social media users in stitches when he re-created President Cyril Ramaphosa’s circulating phone call made after the Springboks won their fourth Rugby World Cup in France. In the video, the hilarious TikToker pretends to be on a call with the president who […]

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Rugby World Cup: Fan parks in Cape Town and Joburg

In a famous speech said at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in the year 2000, our former president Nelson Mandela once said: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does and it speaks […]

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‘Shoot more kicks’ – Coconut Kelz sends message to the Springboks

South Africa’s beloved satirical character Coconut Kelz (created by media personality Lesego Thlabi) shared a few words of wisdom for the Springboks ahead of their match against New Zealand’s All Blacks this Saturday. Lesego, who is pursuing her Masters degree in Paris, previously shared with BONA that she created the character as a way to express […]

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