Thousands of Cape Town residents from all walks of life came out in their numbers to witness the final leg of the South African rugby team’s victory tour, after winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
A massive crowd gathered in front of the City Hall on Monday morning ahead of an appearance from the Springboks.
Cape Town is the final leg of the team's victory tour, and they are expected to celebrate with thousands of supporters in some parts of the metro, after rousing welcomes in the north of the country.
EXCITED: Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi speaking in Parliament during the final leg of the Victory Tour. VIDEO: Phando Jikelo/ANA.
On Friday, Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said the city has worked with the South African Rugby Union, to put together a fitting celebration for the team as well as the millions of fans who supported them during the tournament. The victory parade kicked off with a mini-concert at City Hall and the Grand Parade before the team took the Webb Ellis Cup on a tour of the CBD, Langa, Belhar and Elsies River.
HAPPY: Crowds got a glimpse at the Webb Ellis Cup and their Springbok heroes. Video: Amanda Halam.
Residents and motorists are alerted Darling Street between Buitenkant and Lower Plein streets are closed until 3pm.
The Springboks were on Friday doing their trophy tour in KwaZulu-Natal after Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto.
STRONGER TOGETHER: Mense in Langa await the arrival of the Rugby World Champions. Video: Phando Jikelo/ANA.
On Saturday, thousands of Buffalo City residents in East London came out in support of the champion’s victory tour. Residents packed the streets, wearing Springboks colours, and singing, ululating, blowing vuvuzelas, and waving South African flags. Some stood on rooftops, on balconies, and on top of cars to catch a glimpse of the team.
READY FOR THE BOKKE: Mense in Ravensmead wait for the Boks' arrival. Picture: Henk Kruger/ANA.
The tour moved to Port Elizabeth on Sunday before the final leg in Cape Town.
Cape Town residents took to social media to share their special moments with the Rugby World Champions:
#SpringbokTrophyTour #SpringboksTour #SouthAfrica #SpringbokChampions #CapeTown pic.twitter.com/oI4ZN4DOTf
#SpringbokTrophyTour #SpringboksTour #SouthAfrica #SpringbokChampions #CapeTown pic.twitter.com/oI4ZN4DOTf
— Number 1 Qolo (@Mphumzi_Qolo1) November 11, 2019
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— Aaahh!!! Saqhwithi (@kingmanelisi)
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— Ayanda Frances Felem (@AyandaFelemZA)
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— Prudence Gulwa (@MamGulwa)
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— aaniyah (@salie_aaniyah)
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— Ethan Van Diemen 🇿🇦 (@Ethan_VD)
%%%twitter https://twitter.com/hashtag/springboks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#springbokslove on #SpringbokTrophyTour.
Phela Capetonians are known for supporting #AllBlacks even against the #Bokke
#Siyakholisi #BoksTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/96W3ykHzIO
— Chief Erican (@EricanSA)
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