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ANC supports Bok emblem

2008-10-10 12:27

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Johannesburg - The ANC has come out strongly in support of the Springbok emblem on Friday, saying it did not want to see it replaced.

"The ANC would like to state categorically that it would not like to see any replacement or change of the Springbok emblem until sufficient debate and consultation of all stakeholders, including rugby supporters, has taken place," said African National Congress spokeswoman Jessie Duarte.

"We would also like to encourage our world-acclaimed sportsmen to continue winning more world cups for South Africa and not be detracted by debates on the future of the Springbok emblem."

She was responding to discussions at the National Sports Indaba in Durban where sports portfolio committee chairperson Butana Komphela told delegates on Thursday that the Springbok emblem divided the country.

"Minister, I want you to observe the arrogance of white people on the Springbok emblem," he said.

Komphela said that there could be "no negotiation" on replacing the Springbok emblem.

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