Red carpets were rolled out in Polokwane as Mamabolo went on a parade in the city and surrounding villages, including Segopye, near Moria, where he was born. Mamabolo was treated like a king during the parade organised by Polokwane mayor Freddy Greaver, as people sang, chanted and ululated during the victory parade.

Some of them were blowing vuvuzelas as Mamabolo's entourage proceeded through the main streets of Polokwane, escorted by police and traffic officers.

Driven around in a BMW convertible, Mamabolo repeatedly posed for photos while other well-wishers sang "Bosso ke mang? Bosso ke Ludwick Mamabolo (Who's the boss? Ludwick Mamabolo is the boss)".

After the parade, Mamabolo was taken to Premier Cassel Mathale's office where the athlete was showered with praises for his courage in taking three months' unpaid leave to prepare for the Comrades.

Mathale congratulated Mamabolo for putting Limpopo and South Africa on the international map by winning the popular marathon.

"As a token of our appreciation, we have decided to give you something to cover up for the money lost in the past three months. We are convinced your victory will inspire many other athletes to do well," he said.

Accompanied by his wife Lerato, Mamabolo said he appreciated the support from the people of Limpopo and the rest of South Africa.

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Jun 6, 2012

DJWinner

Enough about this guy now. He won, yes and we are happy, but now we must move on and talk about serious issues that are affecting South African people.
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Jun 6, 2012

Idohl

I personally saw the guy in that slahla yesterday, he waved looking straight at me, I waved back, I was so proud of him. If it were Zuma I'm 100% sure I would have felt nothing, I would'nt have waved back.
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Jun 6, 2012

Lipgloss

Limpompo people are good runners
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Jun 6, 2012

Raven

My DJ - come on.. lets celebrate a lil bit longer hle.. gape ke we are happy.. if it means celebrating until next Sunday so be it.. : ) smile pls.. o shapo mara?
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Jun 6, 2012

PapaOra

how much is he getting from that???
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Jun 6, 2012

DJWinner

Raven
My DJ - come on.. lets celebrate a lil bit longer hle.. gape ke we are happy.. if it means celebrating until next Sunday so be it.. : ) smile pls.. o shapo mara?
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No a ke sharp. Ke batla tuso la gago with that big bubble butt of yours...ha ha ha...
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Jun 6, 2012

DJWinner

PapaOra
how much is he getting from that???
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3 some from @Raven and @Lipgloss


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Jun 6, 2012

Shredder

As a token of our appreciation, we have decided to give you something to cover up for the money lost in the past three months.
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What is that? Sifun'ukwazi.

We are proud of you boss.
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Jun 6, 2012

nyobannahle!!!

kere bo mamago Ludwick they will just here gore marega was here yela ke lepaye strue good luck for next year again my brother take it
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Jun 6, 2012

latech

GR8 indeed.
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