Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie (third from left) has promised Bafana Bafana players performance bonuses after their historic World Cup run, while criticising uninformed ex-players for their negative comments. Picture: Michael Sherman/IOL

Fresh off their history-making exploits at the FIFA World Cup, the Bafana Bafana players are set to receive performance bonuses.

This is according to Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.

McKenzie was speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday morning, as South Africa gave Bafana a hero’s welcome on their return home.

Hordes of fans packed the international arrivals hall to celebrate the team’s historic FIFA World Cup campaign. Supporters began gathering long before the squad’s scheduled 5am arrival, eager to catch a glimpse of the history-making Bafana side.