Mahmood Sanglay
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/ 6 November 2007

Seeking normal sport in an abnormal society

President Thabo Mbeki says the name Bafana Bafana is unfit for the national soccer team. The president seems to think the name should carry with it the notion of a formidable foe, and ”boys boys” doesn’t quite do it. Mbeki’s remarks may be valid, but they beg the question: why should the president concern himself with such matters, asks Mahmood Sanglay.