Accra: A South African woman has sparked reactions on social media after openly claiming that many Africans have never genuinely supported South Africa and are only now expressing what she described as long-standing resentment toward the country.
According to Ghana Web, the woman argued in a circulating video dated June 12, 2026, that South Africans have historically excelled in several sporting disciplines without support from other African countries. She stated that South Africa's achievements in sports have often gone unnoticed or uncelebrated by other African nations due to a perceived deep-rooted dislike for South Africans.
The woman highlighted South Africa's success in various sports, mentioning that the country has one of the best rugby and cricket teams globally and is among the top five netball teams. She also noted the country's accomplishments in athletics and swimming. Despite these successes, she claimed that South Africans have become accustomed to succeeding without continental backing.
She pointed out that recent social media campaigns encouraging Africans to support countries competing against South Africa, such as Mexico, are not new. "We've won without your support," she remarked, addressing the perceived lack of support from other African nations.
The woman further suggested that current tensions are being used as an excuse to publicly display hostility toward South Africans. Her comments have ignited mixed reactions online, with some users agreeing that South Africa often appears isolated from broader African solidarity conversations, particularly in sports. Others criticized her remarks as divisive, arguing that frustrations toward South Africa in some parts of the continent are often linked to recurring xenophobic attacks against other Africans living in the country.