Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi receives star treatment from grocery shop employees

With a bucket hat covering his face, Springboks winger Makazole Mapimpi could not escape the attention of staff and shoppers of a store in his hometown of East London, as he received a spontaneous hero’s welcome while buying groceries.
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[@davidfortuin4146]

This is how we treat our heroes wearing the green and gold. On and off the field. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery Mapimpi. 🙏

[@changamonkey]

Now imagine how it's going to be after last night 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.

[@davidfortuin4146]

@@changamonkey Madness all over Mzantsi!

[@jasonMB999]

Not while he's shopping

[@tonyalways7174]

Not all heroes wear capes. Total legend 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

South African fans are amazing.

[@johnschwartz]

A tear in my eye. Show the man his greatness and total respect to him. Yebo Yes.

[@marlenereineke3562]

He is so Humble a real Hero

[@MarkFraserGrant]

Absolutely love this. Well-deserved Mkazole. Blessings to you

[@tracyschmitt4625]

Love you Mapimpi, you’re a legend 💙🇿🇦🏈

[@sanchido36]

The Man the Legend, this is a hero of the nation. So happy to see him get the respect they deserve, all of them. They represent this country so well, proper hard working, honest people.

[@loginroberts6673]

Tears in my Eyes.. Mapimpi I wish u Speedy Recovery..Thanks to Shop Workers who Have Such Love for Mapimpi.❤❤❤

[@khomotsolegodi6927]

He looks very shy and very happy 😊 🎉

[@asivegaxa9788]

😂😂😂 He didn't know what to do with himself until he decided to clap. Beautiful to watch😍

[@rodeo4786]

My fav Springbok .hardworking Industrious feared striker much respect from NZ

[@rainbowtrust6347]

🏈🏆⚽️👚🔥🤞🌈 SA 🇿🇦 ❤New Zealanders .✌️👍💫

[@mariusmarais9750]

Ek laaik vir Mapimps! Warrior!!!

[@dwaala3551]

South Africa , showing Love is the best

[@MsMandsa]

I wish he was able to play. Our son and brother ❤

[@jeanwilliams1665]

❤Fantastic. Mr Mpimpi you are the best I love watching you score those goals. Do it for us again in the final We love you. 🎉❤

[@umfanakamabaso8662]

This is just wholesome!

[@keris81]

He is so gracious.

[@champobwalya3514]

He’s such a humble soul ❤️🏉

[@KovuRSA]

The Love he deserves that's the type of love he gets. ❤🎉

[@traceyleroux2343]

Every kindness and happiness to you. Well deserved. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thandolove]

And he is humble. I love him.

[@user-bv7dw9mu4d]

The eastern cape produce great men,this is one of them.a great springbok rugby player,what a humble man,love him .may god bless him

[@nadineharley5744]

Mapimpi we love you! SA I love the singing and dancing!!! 💜🧡🇿🇦

[@polokegomampane2848]

I love my country and her people ❤️

[@doctor1011]

What a legend love this champ 😁👍🏻

[@farmthreads5679]

That is fantastic.

[@angelosmart2153]

Beautiful ❤

[@ROMAN138]

A true gentleman.

[@jayceemthimunye5167]

This is beautiful

[@brightblack2189]

Greatness !👏

[@trenoci8841]

well deserved!! wow....brought tears in my eyes

[@JessicaGov]

Politicians must look to sport heros and coaches on how to unite a nation

[@lucksondewah3543]

Had he been there in the semis and finals, we would have won with a huge margin. A combination of Faf, Kolbe and Mapimpi would have wrecked havoc in the opposition. Much love brother man.❤😊

[@nthabisengmthimkulu3996]

Beautiful😭❤❣️

[@AgriciaFeldman]

This is beautiful ❤

[@pierre-emmanuelrichard9324]

Mapimpi is a good bloke

[@lawumahome4855]

Goosebumps

[@johanconradie4480]

Awesome🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🎉

[@chriswganser]

Legend!!!

[@joebroadbeef332]

I wish his whole family was there to appreciate this. This man has been thru so much, more than many go thru in their whole generation , and he is still fighting!!!!

[@wizayamhlobo7116]

he doesn't need to be a captain for people to recognize him...its becoz of his role in the team. well done boza❤

[@600moo]

I love this. He’s a South African hero.

[@naasbotes505]

Love it ❤

[@nanchu2151]

Go the BOKKE for 2023 RWCUP. .GO SOUTH AFRICA.❤

[@charlie9102]

Great guy , player , next one don't worry.

[@Waywind420]

Imagine just trying to get milk and eggs and getting swarmed 😆

[@charissabevan7604]

My man 😊

[@ndubanesol111]

He is the greatest, the legend.

[@StrangerThanFiction593]

Very cool. ❤

[@user-jb5pd5vm6r]

Very good rugby player mapimpi get better very soon

[@FEMININELY_ME]

Soooo humble, owu Mqocwa kodwa ❤

[@user-px5nm4tn6e]

Go Mapimpi🦌🦌🦌🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦💚💚💚

[@delinaalwanger3992]

A real hero.

[@Snezzy_Dyce]

💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@N55Venter]

good man !

[@jeromelubabalojacobs8872]

Yes yes yes❤

[@kingnyovane8831]

Sicel umfowethu Mapimpi #11❤

[@MsMandsa]

❤❤❤❤

[@tknciliba4743]

Mapimpi uyaRocka France Or No France!

[@saddammalima8458]

Bro s camouflage mode didnt work .

[@asivegaxa9788]

They saw him through those shades and hat😂

[@simonmmutle7836]

😂😂😂

[@godwinspiyo]

Haha he really tried going stealth but ...haha so heart warming. Legendary Mapimpi

[@phindilegasa3907]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tmaktmak1464]

Makazole

[@12334ttqtqt]

He should be in Paris Though

[@victordastile5204]

He's injured that's why he isn't🙄

[@12334ttqtqt]

@@victordastile5204 I know he's injured 😒 could still be in Paris to watch the final is he going to watch the final from home then ?

[@koketsomolapo3964]

@@12334ttqtqt He will be in Paris to collect a medal Saturday night, hopefully a gold medal. He is still part of the world cup squad list even though he got injured and went home, he was not replaced on the teams list.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@koketsomolapo3964 Agreed. And he deserves his medal. Absolute legend!!

[@oafagb]

Which language is this?

[@jrbreytenbach9104]

😁😁😁😁

[@loginroberts6673]

Tears in my Eyes.. Mapimpi I wish u Speedy Recovery..Thanks to Shop Workers who Have Such Love for Mapimpi.❤❤❤

[@MphoElizabeth-ek3qw]

This is beautiful ❤️

[@pulengnkhatho7957]

Baikokobetsang Modimo wa baphahamisa...He is so down to earth.

[@taniaherbst9783]

Beautiful ❤

[@sikhuseleskush9062]

This is beautiful

[@loginroberts6673]

Tears in my Eyes.. Mapimpi I wish u Speedy Recovery..Thanks to Shop Workers who Have Such Love for Mapimpi.❤❤❤