Sekhukhune United is the talk of the town in Limpopo right now! The local team keeps surprising us by defeating some of the giants in the league. Everyone in Polokwane was over the moon when they found out that their home team will be playing in the national cup final in May 2026. All of a sudden, you notice that even your cashier is wearing the team’s scarf. And what’s this? Your own uncles, who normally don’t care about sports, also want to get in on the action.
With the start of the match drawing near, the excitement is reaching fever pitch! In taxis, windows are rolled down as everyone gets into heated discussions. The taxi driver shouts out the betting odds like he’s announcing stops, sparking laughter or frustrated reactions from passengers, depending on if they like the odds.
Outside Lebowakgomo, one lucky oke is sitting by the radio, listening to the match predictions and opening the YesPlay mobile app to bet on his favourite team Sekhukhune. Because this tech stuff can be tricky, the younger fans always try to help their parents with the registrations and showing them how to place bets without making any mistakes. As soon as the older fans see the bet slip, they know it’s the real deal.
If a team that wasn’t expected to win, ends up winning, the payout is usually quite generous. I spoke to one oke who bet R29 on an underdog team to win, because he knew that if they do end up winning, he’d be able to buy lekker groceries for a great Sunday meal with his family. A lot of YesPlay players online have also been using the bonus they received after making their first deposit to soften the blow when they’re on a losing streak. Don’t stress too much though, YesPlay is legal in South Africa and has a license, so your money is safe.
