Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi addresses questions about how his trip to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is funded. The Gauteng provincial government says Lesufi’s attendance at Bafana Bafana’s opening match against Mexico is privately funded and does not involve public money. In response to claims and speculation reflected in public debate, Lesufi “sets the record straight” on who financed the trip, outlining the source of funding for travel and related costs. The government’s position is that public resources are not used for the World Cup trip. Both reports frame the issue as a clarification of funding arrangements rather than a dispute over match attendance itself. The information is presented as the premier and provincial government responding to allegations about whether public funds were used, emphasizing that the trip is not supported by state funds. The matter remains focused on transparency around trip expenditure and funding sources tied to Lesufi’s participation in the World Cup.