Tag: Rugby World Cup 2023

Siya Kolisi shows love to England’s Tom Curry

Following accusations of a racial slur made against Springboks’ Bongi Mbonambi by England’s Tom Curry, captain Siya Kolisi contacted Tom after he and his family were subjected to online abuse. During the Springboks-England match last week Saturday, Tom accused Bongi of calling him a “white c*nt,” which many believe he misheard for “wide side” (wyd […]

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WATCH: South Africans poke fun ahead of the kickoff on Saturday

No matter how intense a game may be, you can trust that South Africans will use such moments to fuel their creativity and have the whole nation in stitches. As the nation eagerly await for Saturday night’s big game, Mzansi has decided that the fate of the Springboks now lies in their hands and active […]

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5 Celebrities who went to support Springboks in France

Last weekend’s rugby semifinals match between Springboks and England saw many people from different parts of South Africa watching the match with friends and loved ones, while some enjoying it with total strangers. The vibe on all social media platforms after our win proved that if Paris was just a taxi away, we would have […]

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WATCH: Makazole Mapimpi receives warm embrace while shopping

While our men in green and gold once again made the nation proud by booking their spot in this year’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) final after a hard-fought victory against England, fellow stalwart Makazole received a standing ovation at a local grocery store back home. This past weekend, the Springbok flyer did his weekly errands […]

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‘Two World Cup wins against oppressors and colonisers’- Dr Musa

The Springboks and the Proteas made us proud when they both beat England’s cricket and rugby teams in their sporting codes World Cup stages. The Springbok’s win sends us straight to the rugby World Cup final against New Zealand where we will be defending our World Champion title against the All Blacks. The Springboks and […]

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English rugby player accuses Bongi Mbonambi of using racial slur

After the Springboks cemented their position in the Rugby World Cup finals to face off against New Zealand, reports have been circulating that hooker Bongi Mbonambi was accused of using a racial slur towards England’s flanker Tom Curry. In an audio obtained by Daily Telegraph, Tom is heard asking New Zealander referee Ben O’Keeffe during […]

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Siv Ngesi addresses ‘haters’ over rugby content

Media personality Siv Ngesi recently clapped back at “haters” who accused him of “doing too much” after a video of him singing the national anthem at the past Springboks and France match went viral. As with many sporting events, the stadium belted out the national anthem before the game. It just so happened that the […]

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Mama Joy’s alleged R10K per night bill shocks Mzansi

Sports fanatic and 2023 Rugby World Cup attendee Mama Joy Chauke made headlines once again after it was alleged that her hotel bill in France costs an astounding R10,000. The name ‘Mama Joy’ first made its rounds on X (formerly Twitter) after Democatic Alliance ward councillor Renaldo Gouws shared on the app, “I was today […]

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WATCH: Springbok fans jamming to Mandoza’s Nkalakatha in France

The late rapper and singer Mduduzi Tshabalala also known as Mandoza united South Africa through music when he released his much loved single Nkalakatha in year 2000. The song blew in ways unimaginable, loved by all South Africans, young and old. The song also came at a time when South Africa was six years into […]

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Mzansi celebs celebrate Springboks’ win against France

There’s nothing better than celebrating the win of a nation! After last night’s Springboks versus France match (where The Bokke won 29-28), many South Africans, as well as a few local celebs, expressed their joy via social media. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had even mentioned that the team played for the nation. “It’s not about […]

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‘We play for the nation’ – Siya Kolisi after Springboks win

The Springboks’ match against the Rugby World Cup host France had the entire nation on the edge of their seats last night. With a 29-28 victory at the quarter finals, captain Siya Kolisi delivered a heartfelt speech after the game. While speaking to a reporter after the intense game, Siya, who admitted that it was […]

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