Something huge passes over the stand, and the sky goes dark for a moment. My hand lifts before I decide whether to wave.
On August 29, 2026, two Airlink jets flew low over DHL Stadium in Cape Town before the Springboks–All Blacks Test. Flight-tracking analysis put the lead aircraft about 41 to 46 feet above the roof. Footage of the flypast went viral: some watched in delight, others were alarmed by how close it came.
The shadow is gone. My other hand is still on my chest.
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