Leon Schuster, 75, Makes Social Media Comeback to Back Springboks Against All Blacks

• Leon Schuster surfaced on social media with a spirited video backing the Springboks in their Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks
• The 75-year-old comedian has faced serious health challenges in recent years, including chronic pain, depression, and limited mobility
• Schuster recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Arts and Culture Awards before the clip went viral

South African actor Leon Schuster is back, and Mzansi is thrilled about it. The beloved South African comedian dropped a video on Facebook on Saturday, 29 August 2026, fired up about the Springboks' Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, and fans wasted no time showing him love.

Filmed indoors in what appears to be a home living room, with an abstract figurative painting visible in the background, the close-up clip shows Schuster in fine form, gesturing enthusiastically as he spoke directly into the camera. In the video, the 75-year-old rattled off a cheeky Afrikaans prediction about how the match would play out, declaring that the Boks would sort out their opponents: "Die oblefs, die oblefs die legt bekommeren. Die boondel, die boondel, die hangt van ander. Maar die bok, ja die bok, gaan die oblefs op doner."

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Leon Schuster's health journey

The appearance is particularly meaningful given the battles Schuster has faced away from the spotlight. In recent years, the legendary actor and filmmaker has dealt with chronic pain and significantly reduced mobility, and has also spoken candidly about living with depression and loneliness. Seeing him this animated and upbeat clearly struck a chord with supporters who have followed his career for decades.

His return to the public eye comes shortly after he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the [National Arts and Culture Awards](https://www.dac.gov.za), recognising his enormous contribution to South African entertainment.

Watch Leon Schuster's Springbok hype video that got Mzansi talking: [See the Facebook reel here](https://web.facebook.com/reel/1351325170154059)

Mzansi Reacts to Oom Leon's Comeback

The comment section filled up quickly with fans expressing their joy at seeing him back on form. Below are some of the reactions:

Alet De Bruyn Maartens wrote: "Lekker om oom weer te sien Ek en oom Johan het net nou die aand geskinder Liefdetjies"

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Jakes Joubert simply said: "Lekker oom Leon Schuster"

Kallie Louw added: "Kom ons glo dit is hoe dit vandag gaan...GO BOKKE!"

Janine René Solomons summed up what many were feeling: "Lol Madala jy het dit nog Leon Schuster"

Source: Briefly News