Love from Loftus: Idols star’s stunning anthem performance [watch]

· The South African

The stadium lit up at Loftus Versfeld during the performance of the national anthem, and thanks to a newly installed LED system. Idols star Mmatema, a former Idols South Africa runner-up, delivered a beautiful rendition on behalf of the Springboks.

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 The iconic venue was the location of South Africa vs Scotland, which the Boks won 42-28.

WATCH: IDOLS STAR PERFORMS NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR SPRINGBOKS

On Saturday, 11 July, the Springboks clinched another victory over their opponents, Scotland, at Loftus Versfeld.

Kicking off the match was talented singer and TV presenter Mmatema Gavu (née Moremi), who performed the national anthem.

Wearing a long, flowing black dress, the artist performed alongside the national team and the squad’s official “impi” entertainers.

Mmatemi was named the runner-up in season 11 of Idols South Africa in 2015 and has since become a celebrated gospel singer and TV presenter.

Her performance was lit up by Loftus’s new LED lighting system, which was installed earlier this week.

Watch it below…

THROWBACK: KB LIGHTS UP LOFTUS

KB Motsilanyane is widely credited with singing one of the best renditions of the South African national anthem at a sporting match.

Her performance came in July 2024, at the Springboks’ first match on home soil at Loftus.

The national team went on to beat their visitors – Ireland – 27-20 in front of a sold-out crowd.

KB’s moving execution involved letting the crowd finish singing Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika.

The star was even praised by Springbok players and celebrities, with fans calling on SA Rugby to permit KB to sing every national anthem at a rugby match. 

She responded: “I’m humbled, thank you.”

“I feel so blessed to have been a part of a wonderful moment,” KB responded to another who thanked her for uniting the nation.

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