Proudly Jewish, Proudly South African: A Walk to the Rugby Match
“More than 60 observant Jews, kippahs on the men’s heads and Springbok scarves around our necks, set off on foot down Louis Botha Avenue, one of the busiest roads in Johannesburg, and into the historic Yeoville neighbourhood on a three-hour walk to watch the match. By the time we arrived, we hadn’t just covered a few kilometres (10, to be precise); we’d taken a walk through decades of memory, identity and unmistakable pride.
Nobody tucked their kippah into a pocket. Nobody hesitated. We wore our Jewish and South African regalia openly, unapologetically, the way they should be, and the response from fellow South Africans on the road was, without exception, solidarity, warmth and support" – Sheri Hanson, SAJBD Gauteng Vice Chair
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