As a Durbanite, I spent most of this past week wanting to ‘wish away reality’.

That’s simply not possible, but from the ‘Political Playout’ comes many positives for our great nation.

Here are some of the positives which I witnessed unfolding in Durban this past week…….

#1:  The Power in our COMMUNITIES.

The camaraderie shown in our Durban communities was unsurpassed.

South Africans coming together to declare that an urgent common concern is more important than our cultural differences.

Coming together in building our great country.

Coming together to stamp out a small minority faction who want to break our great country.

A crystal clear message of ‘South African Resilience’ was sent out by our communities – far and wide.     

#2. The Power in our FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

Last week Durbanites experienced something different – as food supplies ran out within days.  

Bread and milk – food substances which we take for granted – where simply not available.

From Farm to Fork we need to salute the heroes in our food supply chain who work selflessly and tirelessly to put food on our tables.

Great companies, led by great CEOs, with great teams, who put food on our tables every day throughout the Covid lockdown – and responded with distinction to the Durban food crisis.

We salute you all.

#3: The Power in our CONSTITUTION

Today, Sunday 18th July, we celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday – and of course the power which lies in our constitution.

This past week our constitution was again put to the test.

It passed with distinction again – and so did our president – who has led the country through another crisis.

The reluctance to prosecute has waned.

Those who instigated the crisis – will be prosecuted.  

The ‘Political Playout’ which we witnessed in Durban was “Custer’s (Zuma’s) last stand.”

Now, we can move forward and truly focus on building our great country.

Halala Cyril.

#STRONGERTOGETHER #STONGERFOREVER

Go Great

Rob

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His game- changing THE GAME PLAN METHOD, is helping both teams and individuals throughout South Africa to achieve their greatest potential.

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All South Africans experienced a bitterly cold start to June month.

There can be little doubting that this had a super spreader effect, as people huddled indoors to avoid the cold – significantly more so in Gauteng.

The numbers tell the story.

The British Lions tour has now come under threat with further players testing positive in Gauteng.

The question begs asking ……

Why has no realistic action been taken by SA RUGBY?

Why not move all the games to Durban?

Durban has experienced an ‘Indian Summer’ since those odd few cold days in early June – with no exponential growth in Covid cases – as in Gauteng which has had an ongoing cold winter

Unfortunately Cape Town, with its recent cold and wet weather is also at high risk – as people naturally seek to huddle indoors for warmth.

But, here in a warmer Durban the tour will have its best chance of success.

Nobody knows for certain what will happen with the Covid numbers, but the message to SA RUGBY must NOW be clear.

TAKE ACTION FAST.

Surely, the Gauteng statistics call for a :

RTS – a Radical Tactical Shift.

Move both teams into a bio– bubble conducive environment in warmer Durban – to save the tour.

Last Saturday, I put my money on a CAPE based horse that won the Vodacom DURBAN JULY, a horse drawn way out wide at #18, with a jockey that nearly had no flight that morning from Johannesburg – due to Level 4 restrictions.

Maybe, SA Rugby also needs to take heed that things are just NOT quite business as usual.

Come on SA RUGBY, be proactive now.  

#KOMMETDIEDING (Vodacom Durban July winner 2021) 

#RADICALTACTICALSHIFTREQUIRED

Needed sooner rather than later by SA RUGBY, to ensure the tour goes ahead.

Go Great

Rob

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PS: IF you would like a complimentary copy of my recently published eBook: CHAMPIONS DO MORE  please send me an email request.

Or request a free copy of my eBook : NO HEALTH . NO WEALTH to find out more on health issues.

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Read more : www.thegameplan.co.za

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Rob Opie is a Brand Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Author, Performance Consultant to Business & Sports Teams – and Life Coach to those on a journey to self-actualisation.

His game- changing THE GAME PLAN METHOD, is helping both teams and individuals throughout South Africa to achieve their greatest potential.

GET IN TOUCH:

robopie@thegameplan.co.za