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ICONIC: Springboks' 1995 national anthem featuring Madiba!

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The 1995 Rugby World Cup final featured three things South Africa is undoubtedly most proud of – the Springboks, the national anthem, and the late Nelson Mandela, fondly known as Madiba. The first democratic president made a special appearance at the historic event, which the Boks won for the first time on home soil as the host country. It also marked the dawn of democracy and the unification of South Africans through sport. SPRINGBOKS X MADIBA …

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ICONIC: Springboks' 1995 national anthem featuring Madiba!

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