Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, opposes the Springboks’ emblem and team colors, which he claims symbolize “white supremacy at the highest level.” Malema seeks to challenge the perception that rugby is a sport solely for white people and aims to reclaim rugby as a sport for all South Africans. His call for a new name, emblem, and team colors that embody the country’s democratic principles rather than “white supremacy” has struck a chord with those who wish to see a more inclusive South African sports scene.
