New Balance released an inspiring video featuring Proteas captain Temba Bavuma ahead of the World Cup campaign in India.
“I’ve been called a lot of names in my life. Some names hurt [quota, choker], some of them I quite like [Captain, Icon].
“But the name I’ve been called the most is Temba. My grandmother named me Temba because it means hope. Hope for our community. Hope for our country. What would we be without hope? Hope comes from places like this [township] and people like these [working-class people].
“It brings positivity. It has energy. And that’s what you need if you want to take on the best in the world.
“So if you looking for something to call me – try determined, committed, patriotic, or a role model for those to come. Or just use my name. Now that you know what it means.”
