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Mall of Africa in Midrand erupted as fans rallied behind Bafana Bafana

As the nation rallied behind Bafana Bafana, supporters at Mall of Africa showed that South African football’s greatest strength lay not only on the pitch but also in the unwavering support of its fans.

Online headline: Football fever gripped Midrand as supporters gathered at the Mall of Africa to cheer on Bafana Bafana during their Fifa World Cup clash against Mexico in a watch party that brought together fans of all ages.

The event transformed the mall into a sea of green and gold, with passionate supporters waving flags, singing national songs, and rallying behind the national team as they competed on the international stage.

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Adding to the excitement were former Bafana Bafana stars and football legends Morgan Gould and Brian Baloyi, who shared their insights ahead of the match.

Chomee gets the crowd on their feet at Mall of Africa as football fans celebrate and show their support for Bafana Bafana. Photo: Comfort Makhanya

The pair reflected on the team’s performance, discussed key players to watch, and highlighted the importance of national support as South Africa continued its journey towards the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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Former Bafana Bafana defender Morgan Gould shares his insights ahead of South Africa’s clash against Mexico during the Bafana Bafana watch party at Mall of Africa. Video: Comfort Makhanya #FIFAWORLCUP #Bafanabafana #caxtonlocalmedia #Localnews #newsupdate #Communitynews #southafricatiktok🇿🇦🇿🇦 #johannesburg #SOUTHAFRICA #2026 #Midrand

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There were also performances from musicians Chomee, Thatohatsi, MaWhoo, and Young Stunner.

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Comfort Makhanya

Comfort Tsholofelo Makhanya is a dedicated journalist who began his community news career in 2020, starting with Rekord Noweto and subsequently writing for Alex New, Rosebank Killarney Gazette, and currently, Midrand Reporter.

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