Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has defended Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena after his comments upset ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
Mokoena, who was Bafana’s goalscoring hero in the 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in the second Group A Fifa World Cup match, acknowledged the EFF supporters at Bafana’s homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport, stating: “Are you guys okay? I wanted to thank you for supporting us. I know it’s been a long time since we qualified for the World Cup. EFF, I see you.”
Mbalula immediately launched a comeback on X (formerly Twitter) and urged Safa to reprimand the Mamelodi Sundowns star.
“This Mokoena gimmick is a calculated move; we know where it comes from — it is deliberate and intentional. They did not do it when Sundowns won CAF. At your leisure, be free to support the EFF and even attend their rallies, no qualms. Don't abuse the national team; that we will not allow,” Mbalula posted on X.
