Pretoria - The Nelson Mandela Foundation has given South Africans the thumbs up for being great competitors, good, loving sports fans as well as warm hosts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
"Our participation in the matches saw us shine as gallant, but fair fighters. We did not make it to the final 16, but we can all hold our heads high after our performances both on and off the field," said the Foundation in a statement.
South Africa's first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela once said: "The greatest glory of living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall."
Manager of Information Communications at the Foundation, Sello Hatang said: "We urge all South Africans to continue enjoying the matches and playing welcoming, friendly and fun hosts to the thousands of visitors enjoying our country.
"We have already scored magnificently in the hearts of our friends from other countries. Let us keep up the spirit of Ubuntu and enthusiasm for which we are known and admired. Let us keep building on the excitement of the World Cup as we continue to build on the unity of spirit that has been built up over the past two weeks."
He said when Madiba was released from prison twenty years ago; the country started a nation building process that everyone knew would be long and arduous.
"Much still needs to be done. In the spirit of Nelson Mandela Day, let every South African become part of a movement for good. Come on Mzansi; let's give it our best shot," he said.
