Gauteng government says Lesufi's World Cup trip was privately funded
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Lesufi sets record straight on who funded World Cup trip
A video of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi celebrating his arrival at the FIFA World Cup in Mexico has set tongues wagging on social media. Many want to know – who funded his trip? PANYAZA LESUFI SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON WORLD CUP TRIP In a tweet posted by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi was seen in high spirits after touching down in Mexico. In a video clip, Lesufi – known for his controversial comments…
Gauteng government says Lesufi’s World Cup trip was privately funded
The Gauteng provincial government has clarified that Premier Panyaza Lesufi accepted only stadium access tickets from Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie for the Bafana Bafana match against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The clarification follows an uproar on social media after videos of Lesufi in Mexico began circulating online. Many users claimed taxpayers funded the trip, with some criticising the use of public money while t…
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