2011 Rugby World Cup Fever Stirs my South African Roots

South Africa
The head and tail of Africa, salutes the aerial realm
Our Great Escarpment smiles with you
To welcome you to our African soil.
Turn us upside down, why, we are the head,
With a hat perched in Afrocentric style
Showing deep respect and rainbow pride
Our roots hugged snuggly by Mama Africa.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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