12 June 2002
The South African Communist Party (SACP) wishes to congratulate the South African National Football Team, Bafana Bafana, for their performance in the 2002 Soccer World Cup. We salute the national coach, Jomo Sono, and his staff for their leadership and preparation of our team.
Throughout the tournament, Bafana Bafana kept the African flag flying high playing with pride, skill and commitment to our people and continent. We salute their sterling effort and dedication. Indeed, the painful happened when we lost to Spain today and thus not succeeding to qualify for the second round of the tournament.
Their performance has proved that African football has matured and is a contender on the world stage. We know that all of South Africa will welcome them with proud hands and painful hearts.
We also use this opportunity to wish Senegal, the last remaining African country in the tournament, and all other remaining countries the best of the tournament's remaining matches.
CONTACT
Mazibuko Kanyiso Jara (surname Jara)
Department of Media, Information and Publicity
South African Communist Party
Tel: 011 339 3621
Fax: 011 339 4244
Cell: 083 651 0271
Email: sacp1@wn.apc.org