Community celebrates as Manie Libbok visits home town, Humansdorp

• Manie Libbok visited Jeffreys Bay and his home town, Humansdorp.
• An event to honour Manie Libbok was hosted by the Kouga Municipality in collaboration with Graslaagte Primary School and the SAPS.
• Manie Libbok encouraged all to believe in themselves to accomplish their goals.
  

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The communities of Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay could not contain their excitement as Springbok fly-half, Manie Libbok who was born and raised in Meyer Street in Humansdorp, visited the two towns on November 11.

He first visited Graslaagte Primary School where he completed his primary school education and then made his way to Fountains Mall where his fans waited in anticipation for his arrival.

As previously reported by the Kouga Express, after completing primary school at Graslaagte Primary, Libbok then began his high school education at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega.

He later transferred to Outeniqua High School in George in the Western Cape, where he completed high school.

Manie Libbok’s fans gathered at Graslaagte Primary School in Humansdorp to celebrate the Springbok fly-half.

Photo: Kouga Municipality/Facebook

As part of his journey as a rugby player, he played for South African Schools, the Blue Bulls, the Sharks and he is currently playing for the Stormers.

Libbok’s hard work and dedication to rugby saw him being chosen for the South African national rugby team, the Springboks which allowed him to represent his country at the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

To celebrate his achievements, Kouga Municipality in collaboration with Graslaagte Primary School and the South African Police Service (SAPS) hosted a special event for Libbok.

In a Facebook live video posted by Oasis FM on October 11, at Fountains Mall, Libbok thanked all his fans for taking the time to celebrate with him.

“It is a special moment for me to be back in the Kouga region,” said Libbok.

He further said that he hopes his success can inspire all people, especially the younger generation.

While lifting his gold medal he said, “This shows that in life anything is possible and that nothing is impossible.”

“I hope everyone can take that into account. Focus and believe in yourself and you will reach all your goals in life.”