The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has announced the winning supporters of the ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐พ๐ช๐ฅ ๐๐ช๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฃ๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ.
The competition had been launched by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture after some controversy over superfan Mama Joy’s recent trips to international tournaments came to light, with McKenzie claiming her last trip to the Rugby World Cup cost over R800 000.
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Instead, McKenzie and his team opted to give multiple fans an opportunity for a trip of a lifetime, with applications open via the department’s website until Sunday, 3 May.
On Tuesday, McKenzie announced the 16 PSL club winners, with four extra spots yet to be confirmed.
The 16 PSL club winners are:
- 1. Bonakale Hlengiwe Nzuza (Orlando Pirates)
- 2. โ Sebe Thusi (TS Galaxy)
- 3. โ Adam Mtombeni (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 4. โ Konelo John Tahlo (Siwelele FC)
- 5. โ Ndumiso Zondi (AmaZulu FC)
- 6. โ Ernest Jacobs (Stellenbosch FC)
- 7. โ Hlekulani Kobe (Magesi FC)
- 8. โ Happiness Dumakude (Lamontville Golden Arrows)
- 9. โ Vennitious Motswi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- 10. โ Obakeng Mokgara (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 11. โ Mamello Constance Makha (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- 12. โ Mickey Seroke Mokone (Orbit College FC)
- 13. โ Adam Schlosberg (Chippa United)
- 14. โ Thaven Pillay (Durban City FC)
- 15. โ Salmaan Khan (Richards Bay FC)
- 16. โ Tshegofatso Sello (Marino Gallants FC)
The department gave the following insight into the competition and respective trips to the World Cup.
Run in partnership with two major sponsors, the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fan Competition will send twenty (20) South African football fans on a fully sponsored trip to watch Bafana Bafana face Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening group-stage game in Mexico City on 11 June 2026.
The all-expenses-paid prize package includes:
- Return flights to Mexico
- Three nightsโ accommodation including meals, near the venue
- A match ticket to Mexico vs Bafana Bafana, 11 June 2026
- Ground transfers and travel support throughout the trip
Sixteen (16) spots are reserved โ one winner per PSL club โ with four (4) additional Wildcard spots open to any South African fan regardless of club affiliation. Entries are accepted in any of South Africaโs twelve official languages.
All entries will be reviewed by a panel of eight (8) expert judges, who will assess each 30-second video clip on the basis of enthusiasm, passion, fan energy, narrative persuasion, and club alignment. Panel decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
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