Minister puts SA Rugby in the hot seat over players who refuse to take a knee
Nathi Mthethwa says the state will ‘hunt down’ people who show a racist attitude
18 August 2020 - 14:19
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa has asked SA Rugby to make a pronouncement on the actions of eight SA players who refused to kneel in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement ahead of a match played in England at the weekend.
The eight South Africans were part of 11 players from the Manchester-based Sale Sharks club that elected to remain standing during the pre-match activity ahead of an English Premiership match against Harlequins...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.