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Nov
15
2023
By PROFESSOR COLIN CHASI
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: Lessons for Universities from the Springboks

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion: Lessons for Universities from the Springboks

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
 UNIVERSITIES across the globe can draw valuable insights from the World Champion Springboks regarding the power of diversity and inclusion. In clinching their fourth world title, the Springboks defeated the formidable All Blacks in an epic final that harked back to their iconic 1995 victory – a moment celebrated as one of the most significant nation-building milestones worldwide. Upon the Springboks triumphant return to Johannesburg, Siya Kolisi, the victorious captain, passionately declared, “This one is for every single person in South Africa, rich or poor - it doesn't matter. This win will inspire a lot of people, but it won’t…
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Oct
30
2023
By NICK SAID
South Africans call for holiday as they revel in World Cup success

South Africans call for holiday as they revel in World Cup success

NEWS
SOUTH Africans woke up in a jubilant mood and with some sore heads, basking in the glory of back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins following their nail-biting 12-11 victory over old foes New Zealand in the 2023 final in Paris. Rugby arguably means more in South Africa than any other nation in the world as a unifying force between people of all races, and with the power to lift those with talent out of a life of poverty. Their record fourth World Cup victory from the eight tournaments they have played was won the hard way and with no shortage of…
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Oct
03
2023
By The African Mirror
Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star’s story offers valuable lessons in resilience

Siya Kolisi: the South African rugby star’s story offers valuable lessons in resilience

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
IN the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi’s journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming captain of a World Cup-winning South African rugby team, the Springboks, is one such story. TINASHE TIMOTHY HARRY, Senior Lecturer in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Nelson Mandela University Kolisi made history as the first black captain of the Springboks in a country where, because of apartheid and separate development, the professional sport was once an all-white affair. Rugby was firmly associated with white national pride, and now a black man from a…
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May
06
2021
By The African Mirror
The rise of Siya Kolisi captured in a book

The rise of Siya Kolisi captured in a book

NEWS
MPHO RANTAO RUGBY champion Siya Kolisi has captured his amazing life story in a book. Kolis’s autobiography is set to be released in September. The Springbok captain made the announcement saying that the book, titled ‘Rise’ and written by British author Boris Starling, will be distributed across South Africa by NP Publishers and is currently available for pre-order. In a statement released by NP Publishers, Kolisi says that the time has arrived for him to share his story. “I feel it’s the perfect time to share these with the hope of inspiring and motivating anyone who has ever faced adversity,”…
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Apr
23
2021
By The African Mirror
Yemi Alade, Siya Kolisi join stars against Malaria

Yemi Alade, Siya Kolisi join stars against Malaria

NEWS
GRAMMY Award-winning Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist, Yemi Alade, has joined African superstars supporting the Draw The Line Against Malaria campaign to inspire and empower young people from across the African continent and the globe to call on their leaders at zeromalaria.org and push for political action to end malaria within a generation. The ground-breaking campaign, first launched across Africa in February 2021, is a unifying global platform designed to capture youth, community and public imagination, and will be rolled out globally on World Malaria Day.  The campaign aims to generate mass awareness and high visibility for the…
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Apr
13
2021
By The African Mirror
Bavuma’s burden and the dearth of Black batsmen

Bavuma’s burden and the dearth of Black batsmen

SPORT
LUNGANI ZAMA AS soon as he could walk, Temba Bavuma had a bat in his hand, getting balls thrown at him by his grandmother. Around him, he had uncles who played the game with passion and purpose, and they soon introduced the young boy to both the fundamentals and the complicated techniques a batsman must master to play cricket at a competitive level. Surrounded by encouragement and patience, it was inevitable that Bavuma, recently appointed captain of the South African men’s national team, would fall in love with the sound of bat on ball.  “He’s always been determined,” says Tengo…
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Mar
23
2021
By The African Mirror
Siya and Rachel Kolisi recreate their wedding photo

Siya and Rachel Kolisi recreate their wedding photo

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African rugby captain Siya Kolisi had fans swooning and cheering with his and Rachel Kolisi’s message of love.  Kolisi posted an image on Instagram of the couple posing in front of a warehouse and recreating their kiss from their wedding ceremony four years ago. The couple married in Cape Town when Kolisi was still playing for the Stormers. He captioned the romantic image: “I do Again and Again! You may kiss the bride @thatcapetownkid @fombrand." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Siya Kolisi (@siya_kolisi_the_bear) His fans quickly took to the comment to share…
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Feb
17
2021
By The African Mirror
Springbok captain unveiled at The Sharks

Springbok captain unveiled at The Sharks

SPORT
SOUTH African rugby captain Siya Kolisi has put pen to paper, sealing the deal on his switch to the Cell C Sharks after 11 years with Cape Town’s DHL Stormers. “I bought into the vision of the Sharks immediately – the energy around the club, the management set-up, the squad and the potential for success was so strong," said Kolisi. https://twitter.com/TheSharksZA/status/1361949234103259137 The former Stormers captain is eager to build on his career in his career “I have always had a desire to be the best, and play with the best, to reach my potential on-and-off the field, and this move…
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Aug
13
2020
By The African Mirror
Siya Kolisi’s special 4th-anniversary celebration

Siya Kolisi’s special 4th-anniversary celebration

NEWS
SOUTH African national rugby team captain Siya Kolisi has marked his fourth wedding anniversary by posting a sweet message, accompanied by pictures of the family. “Happy Anniversary babe Rachel Kolisi.  I can’t imagine my world without you,” Kolisi wrote. On the eve of the anniversary, Kolisi posted a video of him teaching his wife his famous dance moves.  Happy Anniversary babe Rachel Kolisi ❤️ I can’t imagine my world without you ! pic.twitter.com/YhfvmmZofo— Siya Kolisi (@SiyaKolisi_Bear) August 13, 2020 Caption this please! ? pic.twitter.com/KBZriVM7KB— Siya Kolisi (@SiyaKolisi_Bear) August 13, 2020
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