The members of the crew who remained at home while the others represented them on the world's biggest talent stage,, arrived clad in their famous colourful outfits and sang for the crowd that grew by the minute. Passersby joined them in anticipation.Songs like “shosholoza” were sung with pride by the group of supporters, who came to the airport two hours early to welcome the crew.
Sandile Majola, one of the group members said:"I feel relieved and excited to be back home. The journey has been tough. We didn’t give up. We had amazing acts there and we gave it our all. We had a chance of making it. "I see the youth is inspired. I hope they are learning from what we did. Everyone should not stop dreaming. The last performance was a celebration and not a competition. Kodi Lee did well, we are proud of him. His victory is our victory."
Choirmaster Ralf Schmitt, who was dishing out hugs with a huge a huge smile on his face, said he felt"amazing". "I can’t breathe," he said."I envisage a beautiful and exciting future for them. But there’s also a leadership responsibility. It must be sustainable and result in employment. They have so much potential. They have an exciting future."