Public holiday will be disruptive for exam schedule - Presidency

South Africans took to social media after the Springboks win on Saturday, reminding President Cyril Ramaphosa not to forget his holiday promise.

The Springboks claimed a second successive Webb Ellis Cup with a 12-11 win against New Zealand on a wet and windy night in Paris on Saturday.

Delivering an address at the Green Hydrogen Summit, Ramaphosa jokingly said he would consider a request to declare a public holiday if the Springboks win the Rugby World Cup.

This was a day after the 29-28 victory against France.

On Sunday morning, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to clarify the confusion.

"Tomorrow is day one of matric exams, and a public holiday will be very disruptive to their exam schedule. Please ignore fake announcements, got work tomorrow, work hard like a true World Champion, and wait for the president’s address in the evening,” wrote Magwenya.

Education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga also added to the clarity mix.

"Thank you, Springboks - Monday is a normal working day. Matric exams are starting in earnest," he posted.

Ramaphosa has congratulated the  Springboks for their fourth-time win.

He was in France to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy.

“Stronger Together is a belief that came to life for Springbok supporters all around our country, continent, and the world. Sport has the power to transform the lives and lift the spirits of entire nations.

“Tonight, Siya Kolisi and the 2023 World Cup champions have gifted us an extraordinary, inspired, and inspiring national achievement that lifts our hearts and hoists our flag even higher," he said.

Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 20:00 on Monday.