What About the Springboks? South Africans Question Bonus Payouts After Bafana Bafana Awarded R5 Million

What About the Springboks? South Africans Question Bonus Payouts After Bafana Bafana Awarded R5 Million

South Africans have taken to social media to question why the Springboks were seemingly excluded from the latest round of national team bonuses. This comes after Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie announced new payouts to several national squads.

Many citizens expressed confusion and curiosity over why the world champion Springboks did not feature in the newly revealed bonus structure.

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Minister Announces Bonuses for National Teams

Speaking during a briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, McKenzie confirmed that Bafana Bafana will receive the largest share — a R5 million bonus.
Other allocations include:

Banyana Banyana – R1 million
Amajita (U-20 men’s team) – R1 million
Proteas Women’s Cricket Team – R1 million
Amajimbos (U-17 men’s team currently at the World Cup in Qatar) – R500 000

McKenzie emphasized that the gesture is aimed at backing teams currently active in international competitions.

Social Media Reactions: “But What About the Springboks?”

The announcement quickly sparked debate online, with many South Africans referencing the Springboks’ global success and back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories.

Some users argued that the reigning world champions should receive continued support and recognition, while others suggested the bonuses should prioritize teams currently in qualifying tournaments and continental competitions.

Here are some of the comments:

@phazamisa_22;

What about Springboks, are they not national team?

@LumbaniV;

What is the bonus for springboks??

@woza_diego;

The Springboks are probably getting R50 Million that’s why they’re not on this list

@Sbuddahmlangeni;

They’re embarrassed to publicize the springbok’s bonuses. Probably 1M per player.

@TmPhuthu;

Springbok how much are their bonus?

@its__Karabo;