It was a moment that touched the lives of millions of South Africans when Faf de Klerk signed the iconic SA speedo of an 11-year-old boy after the Boks’ Rugby World Cup clash against Scotland.
Inspired by the return of their favourite son, a proud and emotional community rallied behind Siya Kolisi as he rose to pay it forward with the pre-screening of his documentary, Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, in his hometown of Gqeberha at the weekend.
For the past 44 years, or 16,071 days , the departmental head of IT infrastructure and support at Grey Junior School, Grant Gibson, has driven through the school’s leafy driveway to prepare young boys for the future.