Clash between media, OR Tambo security mars grand welcome for Boks
JOHANNESBURG - What should have been a joyous occasion soon turned sour when a fight broke out between the media and OR Tambo International Airport security, who denied some reporters and photographers access to key areas.
After the arrival of the first group of players, most of the media was forbidden from entering the press room and the reason given was that it was too full. As the media tried to gain entrance to the media room, more and more barricades were inserted, close to the entrance where the players were supposed to pass and settle at the hotel.
A journalist who declined to be named said he was trying to take a picture and was pushed and shoved around by the security. "The security wanted to hit me and I didn't want to beat him up, I just wanted him to understand that I was doing my job," he said.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Festivities continue as South Africans welcome the Springboks at OR TamboA group of about 100 rugby fanatics have now gathered outside the International hotel where the rugby players are booked. Not far is a stage where the rugby players will greet their fans. There are festivities going on, with choreographer Cassius Tlhotlhalemake teaching people a Bokke dance and giving out T-shirts to those who danced better than others.
Read more »
WATCH | Elton Jantjies and Faf de Klerk first to arrive at OR Tambo AirportSpringboks Elton Jantjies and Faf de Klerk emerged to a rapturous reception when they came through the terminal gates at OR Tambo Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »
Gautrain offers free rides to OR Tambo so fans can welcome Springboks | The StarWant to welcome the Springboks at OR Tambo International Airport but don't have money to get there or you're worried about being stuck in afternoon traffic? Fear not. TheStar_news RWC
Read more »
Festivities continue as South Africans welcome the Springboks at OR TamboA group of about 100 rugby fanatics have now gathered outside the International hotel where the rugby players are booked. Not far is a stage where the rugby players will greet their fans. There are festivities going on, with choreographer Cassius Tlhotlhalemake teaching people a Bokke dance and giving out T-shirts to those who danced better than others.
Read more »
Let’s give the Springboks a hero’s welcome, says SA government“Fans and people from all walks of life are encouraged to be part of the Springboks victory parade by lining the streets, wearing their supporters' shirts and flying the South African flag to show support and love to the team.”
Read more »