Despite the high expectations for a potential public holiday this week following the Springboks’ World Cup victory, unfortunately, there will be no public holiday anytime soon.
However, President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a later date, Friday, 15 December 2023, a public holiday.
Ramaphosa explained that granting an earlier public holiday wouldn’t be fair, given the Matric exams that commenced today.
“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,” said Ramaphosa.
He added, “In celebration of the Springboks’ momentous achievement and the achievements of all our other sports men and women – and as a tribute to the resolve of our united nation – I am declaring Friday, 15th December 2023 as a public holiday”.
The Springboks team will be touching down in South Africa on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 (10:55 AM) at OR Tambo International Airport.
Ramaphosa will receive them at the Union Buildings later this week, ahead of their Trophy Parade tour starting Thursday, 02 November 2023.
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