WATCH: Thando Thabethe & Mama Joy bring Mzansi energy to Mexico ahead of Bafana World Cup opener

Thando Thabethe with Mama Joy Chauke in Mexico.

Thando Thabethe is among the South Africans turning up the energy in Mexico City as excitement builds ahead of Bafana Bafana’s highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against hosts Mexico..

The actress and radio personality posted a video on TikTok on Thursday, June 11, with Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke.

The beloved South African personalities were upbeat, sharing light-hearted moments and soaking in the electric atmosphere in Mexico City as excitement builds ahead of kickoff.

In the video, Thabethe says in reference to Chauke: “Many thought she was not going to make it to the World Cup but she’s here, she’s here in Mexico.”