South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday declared a public holiday to celebrate the national team's Rugby World Cup victory -- but not before students will have completed their final exams.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 02: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa lifts the Web Ellis Cup with Siya Kolisi of South Africa following their victory against England in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 2, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
“I know that many of us want us to have a holiday now to celebrate. But we should all agree that we should give our matriculants time to focus on their exams and celebrate afterwards.” The win had a particular significance in the country, where rugby is seen as a unifying force able to bridge racial and social divides, as well as a welcome distraction from poverty, unemployment and other challenges.
In recent years, Kolisi, 32, the first black player to wear the captain’s armband in a Test match, has been pivotal in bringing many young, black South Africans closer to the sport.Minister alerts Nigerians on fake humanitarian trust fund portal
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