Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams and his Bafana Bafana troops.
The Madlanga Commission has thrown its full judicial weight behind Bafana Bafana as South Africa's national football team prepare to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against tournament hosts Mexico on Thursday night.
In an official statement issued on Thursday morning, Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga revealed that members of the inquiry were all wearing Bafana Bafana jerseys to mark the historic opening day of South Africa's World Cup journey and demonstrate their unwavering support for the national side.
"As you all see, today we, the entire Commission, are donning the Bafana Bafana jersey," Madlanga announced. "Since today marks the opening of Bafana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, it is only fitting to show them our support. We trust that they will do well."
The high-profile commission — which is currently investigating deeply rooted allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption within the country's criminal justice system — used the morning proceedings to encourage national unity as South Africans rally behind Hugo Broos' men on the global stage.
