Racial quotas have taken South Africa by storm in the modern era with the South African rugby union as well as Cricket South Africa implementing them with the introduction of players of colour in their respective squads. The history of these instances where teams have not been allowed to compete, or athletes have been denied with respect to these quotas are reminiscent of similar measures implemented during the early years of South Africa’s post-1994 democracy, and represent the highest measure employed in order to transform sport with respect to employment in a country that was characterised by the notorious apartheid policies of racial division and systemic disadvantage experienced prior to 1994. South Africa’s attempt to actively push for
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Following the abolishment of apartheid, the quota system was introduced in 1999 mainly to alleviate the racial discrimination and segregation within the springbok camp. This showed signs of great improvement, but was dropped in 2004. Many regard sport in South Africa as a pillar of racism. It was believed that the rugby fraternity’s decision to implement this concept was due to the fact it was understood that in South Africa black players are not being given the kind of opportunities they deserve, by the mostly white male coaches and administrators. There is no doubt that South Africa has faced much struggle in the past 60 years in regards to racial issues on the sporting frontier but one needs to acknowledge that this nation has experienced a lot development despite their hurdles. Sport has further influenced a change in South Africa and has been used as a tool for growth and unification in the country. South Africa is a nation that is inseparable from its sport, and it is these sporting bodies, through their own transformation, which have in turn helped South Africa evolve as a nation. In particular, the Rugby Union and Cricket South Africa have each shown dramatic transformations in their attempts to become racially equal …show more content…
One of these being racial quotas, which in turn brought controversy, as it was seen as undermining the basic fundamentals of sport. Contributing factors in South Africa’s transformation has been specifically aided through sports and their hosting of major events specifically. This has been a way of South Africa demonstrating to the world how they are unified as a rainbow nation now. Apartheid brought about a number of changes to sport in South Africa and to the nation as a whole. In order for S.A to move forward in the post-Apartheid era, a new policy was needed to unify their sports structure from the early years of Apartheid. This in turn has resulted in Olympic games participation and less or possibly no international criticism of the system. The national Rugby Union team, the Springboks, are no more isolated from society and are well respected , and despite the implementation of racial quotas are still are a powerful force in the rugby sporting code .People need to realize that a quota system was introduced to South African sport as a way of combating racial inequality, and is implemented on a small scale including a minimum number of black or white people in their team. They also need to realize that failure to implement the laws would result poor national funding. With this in mind it is essential to provide a good social balance in the team and makes a team
Following the abolishment of apartheid, the quota system was introduced in 1999 mainly to alleviate the racial discrimination and segregation within the springbok camp. This showed signs of great improvement, but was dropped in 2004. Many regard sport in South Africa as a pillar of racism. It was believed that the rugby fraternity’s decision to implement this concept was due to the fact it was understood that in South Africa black players are not being given the kind of opportunities they deserve, by the mostly white male coaches and administrators. There is no doubt that South Africa has faced much struggle in the past 60 years in regards to racial issues on the sporting frontier but one needs to acknowledge that this nation has experienced a lot development despite their hurdles. Sport has further influenced a change in South Africa and has been used as a tool for growth and unification in the country. South Africa is a nation that is inseparable from its sport, and it is these sporting bodies, through their own transformation, which have in turn helped South Africa evolve as a nation. In particular, the Rugby Union and Cricket South Africa have each shown dramatic transformations in their attempts to become racially equal …show more content…
One of these being racial quotas, which in turn brought controversy, as it was seen as undermining the basic fundamentals of sport. Contributing factors in South Africa’s transformation has been specifically aided through sports and their hosting of major events specifically. This has been a way of South Africa demonstrating to the world how they are unified as a rainbow nation now. Apartheid brought about a number of changes to sport in South Africa and to the nation as a whole. In order for S.A to move forward in the post-Apartheid era, a new policy was needed to unify their sports structure from the early years of Apartheid. This in turn has resulted in Olympic games participation and less or possibly no international criticism of the system. The national Rugby Union team, the Springboks, are no more isolated from society and are well respected , and despite the implementation of racial quotas are still are a powerful force in the rugby sporting code .People need to realize that a quota system was introduced to South African sport as a way of combating racial inequality, and is implemented on a small scale including a minimum number of black or white people in their team. They also need to realize that failure to implement the laws would result poor national funding. With this in mind it is essential to provide a good social balance in the team and makes a team