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Johannesburg - Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton went Bok berserk on Thursday, as thousands of fans filtered in to bid farewell to the SA rugby team, who are due to leave to New Zealand later in the day.
About 50 000 people were expected to converge in and around Sandton, where the team was expected to parade.
Reminiscent of the 2010 Soccer World Cup parade, people donned their rugby jerseys, blew vuvuzelas and waved the South African flag.
A number of well-known artists would perform through the afternoon and evening.
The Idols top 10 were seen in the VIP section as well singer songwriter Danny K.
As fans made their way to the square, pamphlets with the lyrics for Sho Sholoza were handed to them.
Also spotted was television figure, Gladys Gaily, better known as "The First Lady" or "Mama Ajax", who became famous for her over the top regalia during last year's Soccer World Cup.
"Just yesterday was 2010, and now it's 2011... It's time for the Springboks. They must moer them!" she said.
"I know I'm normally soccer crazy, but today I'm here in support of the Boks."
A group of schoolboys from Jeppe Preparatory, were also lucky enough to get to the stage front.
"We are here to see our bokke! Go bokke," shouted 11-year-old Reece Bloemstein.
Twelve-year-old Uyiosa Eweka, and Lusanda Nkosi, 13, could not wait to see Freshly Ground perform later.
The team was expected to greet fans along West Street, before taking the Gautrain to OR Tambo International airport for departure.
About 50 000 people were expected to converge in and around Sandton, where the team was expected to parade.
Reminiscent of the 2010 Soccer World Cup parade, people donned their rugby jerseys, blew vuvuzelas and waved the South African flag.
A number of well-known artists would perform through the afternoon and evening.
The Idols top 10 were seen in the VIP section as well singer songwriter Danny K.
As fans made their way to the square, pamphlets with the lyrics for Sho Sholoza were handed to them.
Also spotted was television figure, Gladys Gaily, better known as "The First Lady" or "Mama Ajax", who became famous for her over the top regalia during last year's Soccer World Cup.
"Just yesterday was 2010, and now it's 2011... It's time for the Springboks. They must moer them!" she said.
"I know I'm normally soccer crazy, but today I'm here in support of the Boks."
A group of schoolboys from Jeppe Preparatory, were also lucky enough to get to the stage front.
"We are here to see our bokke! Go bokke," shouted 11-year-old Reece Bloemstein.
Twelve-year-old Uyiosa Eweka, and Lusanda Nkosi, 13, could not wait to see Freshly Ground perform later.
The team was expected to greet fans along West Street, before taking the Gautrain to OR Tambo International airport for departure.
