South Africa Declares December 15 Public Holiday to Celebrate Fourth Rugby World Cup Win

President Ramaphosa Declares Singularity of Event as Momentous Achievement Amidst Struggling Economy and High Unemployment Rate

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared December 15 as a public holiday to celebrate the nation's Rugby World Cup victory in the 2023 games in Paris.
The Springboks, South Africa's Rugby Team, claimed their record fourth Rugby World Cup win with a narrow 12-11 victory against New Zealand.
President Ramaphosa hailed the event as a 'momentous achievement' and expresses his hope for it to be a day of hope, celebration, and unity for all South Africans.
Ramaphosa highlighted the idea of applying the unity displayed by the rugby team to tackle issues like the country's high unemployment rate, the world's highest at 42%, and other economic challenges.
The president also noted the increasing representation of black players on the squad, from only one in 1995 to almost half in the 2023 World Cup, signaling progress in racial inclusivity in sports.