1 February 1996
CONGRATULATIONS BAFANA BAFANA CONGRATULATIONS!!
I wish to congratulate you on your spectacular and magnificent victory over the formidable Ghana. Though this was the semi final, the victory over Ghana has put South Africa firmly on the African Soccer scene.
Bafana Bafana has proved that it is a force to reckon with. By their tenacity and determination to beat the African Cup of Nations Favourites, Ghana, they have surely made all South Africans proud.
We now have one short mile to go. I urge Bafana Bafana to move relentlessly towards capturing the African Cup of Nations on Saturday. The rainbow warriors have sent out a clear message: "NOTHING, NOT EVEN TUNISIA WILL STOP US".
FORWARD TO VICTORY
THABO MBEKI
Date: 01 February 1996