The anticipation for President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s national address intensifies, particularly amid confusion surrounding a ‘public holiday‘ following the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup win.
Springboks public holiday on the cards? – Here’s what we know
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on Monday at 20:00. This comes in the context of a lingering public debate ignited by the President himself.
Earlier, Ramaphosa playfully hinted at the possibility of declaring a public holiday if the Springboks won the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The Springboks did indeed secure a historic win against the All Blacks this past Saturday at the Stade de France, adding a fourth title to their trophy cabinet.
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The idea of a public holiday was initially floated by Ramaphosa following a nail-biting match between the Springboks and France, which ended in a 29-28 victory for South Africa.
This win guaranteed their spot in the World Cup finals and sparked widespread conversations and excitement among South Africans.
Social media platforms have been buzzing with calls for a public holiday since the Springboks’ historic win.
However, the Presidency issued a statement on Sunday urging South Africans to treat Monday as a regular working day.
“In the absence of any official announcement, people should proceed as normal,” said Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.
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Given the heightened public interest, the contents of Ramaphosa’s national address have become the subject of much speculation.
Will he address the calls for a public holiday, or will the speech focus on other pressing national issues? As of now, the specific topics of the President’s address remain unknown.
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