
Bafana Bafana travel delayed ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana are set to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign against tournament co-hosts Mexico national football team at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June 2026.

Bafana Bafana are set to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign against tournament co-hosts Mexico national football team at the iconic Estadio Azteca on 11 June 2026.

To offset the disruption, stakeholders have agreed on a comprehensive academic recovery strategy to ensure training standards remain uncompromised.

AHF Africa Bureau Chief, Martin Matabishi, said millions of women and girls across Africa still struggle to access basic menstrual products and safe sanitation facilities.

Brigadier General Thabo Masweu, Chaplain General of the SANDF, spoke to the spiritual weight of the day. His responsibility, he explained, is the ethical and spiritual wellbeing of members supporting commanders in caring for the whole soldier.

MMC Dlabathi also announced a R3.3 billion capital budget aimed at strengthening infrastructure and service delivery.

In his remarks President Cyril Ramaphosa remainded the 26 man squad that when they arrive in Mexico City, they will be carrying with them dreams of more than 60 million South Africans.

The Lesedi Sports Confederation thanked all stakeholders, members, and community participants who took part in what was described as a historic process for sport in the region

The operation took on added urgency against the backdrop of growing unease in several communities, where foreign nationals have been told to leave by 30 June.

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The Minister further commended the players, the technical team, the management, the supporters, and all stakeholders whose collective efforts contributed to this historic success