By Mandisi Tyulu
11 October 2008
The African National Congress has come out strongly in support of the Springbok emblem, saying it did not want to see it replaced.
ANC spokesperson Jessie Duarte says no change should be considered until sufficient debate and consultation has taken place with all stakeholders, including rugby supporters.
She was responding to discussions at the National Sports Indaba in Durban where Parliament’s sports portfolio committee chairperson Butana Komphela said the Springbok emblem divided the country and that there could be "no negotiation" on replacing it.
This follows Freedom Front Plus’ spokesperson on sport Werner Weber challenged Komphela to come and tell fans at the Currie Cup final that the Springbok emblem has to go. Weber says the emblem still has enormous emotional value for the ordinary viewing public and enjoys support on an international level
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