By Charmaine Ndlela
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has announced the winners of the “Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition”, selecting ordinary South Africans to represent the country on football’s biggest stage.
Unveiled at a media briefing at GCIS in Pretoria on Tuesday, McKenzie said the winners had been selected from thousands of entries nationwide.
The winners will travel to Mexico to support Bafana Bafana in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“Today, we celebrate the power of football to unite, inspire, and take ordinary South Africans onto the world stage,” McKenzie said.
Among the winners are:
Bonakale Hlengiwe Nzuza (Orlando Pirates)
Sebe Thusi (TS Galaxy)
Adam Mtombeni (Kaizer Chiefs)
Konelo John Tahlo (Siwelele FC)
Ndumiso Zondi (AmaZulu FC)
Ernest Jacobs (Stellenbosch FC)
Hlekulani Kobe (Magesi FC)
Happiness Dumakude (Lamontville Golden Arrows)
Vennitious Motswi (Kaizer Chiefs)
Obakeng Mokgara (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Mamello Constance
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