sport post 1994

Question 1

following the legal end of apartheid 1991

Answer 1

the European Community was quick to lift its boycott on SA sports

Question 2

‘one team, one nation’ mantra

Answer 2

concentrated efforts had been made to foster a feeling of the ‘rainbow nation’

Question 3

Chester Williams

Answer 3

some sceptics pointed out that his inclusion was a post-apartheid publicity stunt, but he won his place on merit as he proved throughout the tournament

Question 4

Nelson Mandela

Answer 4

greeted the players in a Springbok jersey

the symbolism was immense - taken as a sign for the whole of SA to unite

Question 5

his appearance in the jersey

Answer 5

the ultimate gesture of forgiveness and unification

Hargreaves - transformed the springbok from a symbol of white superiority to one of national unity

Question 6

the legacy of apartheid affected the ability

Answer 6

of certain groups to participate in sport, due to the lack of sports infrastructure in the townships