Joined by the Original Broetjies, the performance honoured David Kramer and kept the spirit of District Six alive for an electrifying Cape Town Stadium crowd.
Cape Town, South Africa (25 August 2025) – We often get so caught up in the drama of the game itself. From the tackles, the tries, the final score, we forget about the magic that happens before kick-off. Those opening moments, where sport collides with music, culture, and performance, set the tone for the entire day.
The SA vs AUS rugby game at DHL Cape Town Stadium kicked off in unforgettable style, with Emo Adams leading a heartfelt opening tribute to the legendary David Kramer. Sharing the stage (or rather, the field) with the Original Broetjies of District Six: The Musical, the performance was a full-circle moment for the team.
The Broetjies are now producing a brand-new production called From Hanover Street. Just like rugby brings people together, District Six was once a vibrant community where people lived side by side. The opening crowd at Cape Town Stadium served as a reminder of that unity and spirit.
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Fans in the comment section were buzzing with excitement. Those who witnessed the live performance (since it wasn’t televised) could not stop praising Emo Adams and the Broetjies, celebrating the energy, the music of keeping heritage. Many shared how inspiring it was and wished the show could have gone on even longer, or at least been televised.
Special shoutouts went to Blake “TheChamp” Williams and his Street Stylers team for their flawless execution and incredible energy, and to Marlon Kruger from SA Rugby for helping make the opening tribute a reality.
The Original Broetjies, Jody J Abrahams, Loukmaan Adams, and Alistair Izobell, showed once again that music and performance can unite people, honour history, and create moments that linger in memory. For those lucky enough to be in the stadium, the opening of the rugby match was not just a show; it was a celebration of culture and heritage.
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