President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Bafana Bafana following their heroics at the Fifa World Cup.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has led the country's celebrations after Bafana Bafana secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

Bafana booked their place in the round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal.

The result capped another impressive performance from Hugo Broos's side, who have earned widespread praise for their organisation, discipline, and growing confidence on football's biggest stage.

In an official statement released on Thursday morning, President Ramaphosa congratulated the team on achieving a milestone moment for South African football.