Day 42. Six weeks. Pausing, not stopping🇿🇦
We've said what needed to be said. Now we wait with faith, not frustration.
@GaytonMcKenzie when you're ready, we're ready. 46 South Africans are still hoping you'll be part of this story🙏💚
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Day 41 ✈️
October. Coffs Harbour. Someone asks how we got there.
We want to say: " @GaytonMcK showed up for South African sport."
We're saving you a seat, Minister🙏🇿🇦💚
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Day 40 💚
@GaytonMcK grew up in Bloem. Londiwe Tshabalala, a national Tag Rugby player heading to the World Cup, lives there.
You've built your career on the belief that sport changes lives. This is living proof.
She needs you, Minister🙏🇿🇦
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Day 39 📄
Dear @GaytonMcK ,
39 days of faith, not frustration. We believe that you will act when it matters.
This is one of those moments🙏🇿🇦
Please read our full letter on Facebook.
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Day 38: Meet Kyle🌟
Devastating knee injury. Came back. Earned a World Cup spot.
This is the spirit your department was created to champion, @GaytonMcK . We believe you'll show up for them🇿🇦💚
#ProudlyGreen #Day38
When SA competes at the World Cup, kids back home see players who look like them on the world stage.
You've always believed sport changes lives, @GaytonMcK . We're living proof. Back us🇿🇦💚
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Day 36. Five weeks. 🇿🇦
We're going to Coffs Harbour. And we believe you'll be part of that story, @GaytonMcK 💚
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Day 35 🎬
Six minutes. One film. Everything you need to know about why this matters.
Field of Hope - watch it, share it.
👉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=qUtpEA…
@GaytonMcK Six minutes. We think you'll understand after this🇿🇦💚
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Day 34 📝
Washing bins. Selling baked goods. Running a takeaway. Hosting a raffle.
That's how our players are funding their World Cup right now. We believe you'll meet them halfway, @GaytonMcK 🇿🇦💚
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Day 33 💚
While we wait for @GaytonMcK , we're grateful for those who didn't wait:
✅ Bryte
✅ Gilnokie
✅ Action IT
✅ Sports Science Institute
The private sector showed up. Government - your turn. 🇿🇦
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Day 32 🌍
SA leads Tag Rugby® on the African continent.
Our players compete at the highest international level.
Africa is watching, @GaytonMcK 🇿🇦 This is a leadership moment, we hope you take it.
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Day 31 ⏰
5:30am training. Full day of work. Evening gym. Fundraising calls at night.
Our players aren't professionals — they're doing this on their own time and their own money.
This is who we're sending to the World Cup, @GaytonMcK 🇿🇦
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Day 30. One month 🇿🇦
We started this asking for help. We are proud of our players. They haven’t stopped training and haven’t given up hope.
South Africa will be on that World Cup field 💚 We still need your help @GaytonMcK
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Day 29 🎥
Our players stopped waiting and started talking. They have a message for you, @GaytonMcK .
Watch this👇🇿🇦
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Day 27. Honest truth 🇿🇦
Our teams are going to Coffs Harbour regardless. But they deserve to go knowing South Africa backed them.
There's still time, @GaytonMcK 🙏
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Day 26: Meet Axola
From Gamalakhe Township, KZN to Australia. Selected for SA for the first time. Self-funding the dream.
Four weeks in @GaytonMcK and we're still here.
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Day 25 🌟
Our women's Tag Rugby team earned their World Cup spot. Many face real financial barriers to get there.
Investing in women's grassroots sport, @GaytonMcK - this is your chance. 🇿🇦
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Day 24 📣
24 days. One ask: five minutes with @GaytonMcK .
We're not here to embarrass. We're here because 46 South Africans deserve to be heard. Our door is always open, Minister. 🙏🇿🇦
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Day 23: Meet Nazmie🌟
Nazmie (right) earns a living by selling fruit and veg. Mannenberg to national jersey to World Cup.
This journey deserves recognition, @GaytonMcK 🇿🇦
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Day 22 💚
Tag Rugby® is inclusive, accessible, and reaches communities traditional rugby doesn't. 46 South Africans have earned a World Cup spot.
This is why it matters, @GaytonMcK🇿🇦
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