Bafana bear the nation's hopes and happiness

UNITY.

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That is the word South Africans have turned to in recent times when celebrating the country's sporting achievements.Unity. In South Africa, it has become more than a word but some kind of spirit - the spirit that has become the hallmark of the nation's sporting triumphs.

Whether it is the Springboks' historic dominance on the rugby field with back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs, the Proteas winning the World Test Championship, or Bafana Bafana's revitalised journey back to the global stage, sport remains the primary catalyst for national pride.