Cassper Nyovest Shocks Fans at Bafana Bafana Game, Calls It a Practice for 'Fill Up' Series

Cassper Nyovest Shocks Fans at Bafana Bafana Game, Calls It a Practice for 'Fill Up' Series

  • Cassper Nyovest unexpectedly turned up at South Africa's game against Nigeria to warm up for his concert later this year
  • The rapper will continue his iconic Fill Up series, this time filling up Toyota Stadium in the Free State
  • Cassper has embarked on a weight loss journey in preparation for his concert, following bodyshaming comments from trolls
  • Briefly News spoke to a fitness expert and certified personal trainer, who shared how Cassper Nyovest can speed up his weight loss
Cassper Nyovest made a surprise appearance at Toyota Stadium.
Cassper Nyovest surprised fans at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Image: OJ Koloti/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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Cassper Nyovest is getting warmed up at Toyota Stadium.

The rapper surprised fans when he gatecrashed Bafana Bafana's game against Nigeria on 9 September 2025.

The crowd erupted into boisterous cheers and vuvuzelas when the Doc Shebeleza hitmaker stepped onto the field, dressed in the national team's t-shirt.

Cassper posted a video of the moment and said that he did it "just to get a taste" of what the stadium will feel like when he performs there on 6 December 2025.

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The rapper's much-anticipated Fill Up series makes its way to Bloemfontein this year, as Cassper attempts to fill each one of the 20,500 seats in the Toyota Stadium.

Previous stadiums he held the event at include Orlando Stadium, FNB Stadium and Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

In his caption, Cassper added that he was also there to show some love for South Africa's national soccer team.

"We were there to support Bafana Bafana and congratulate them on their brilliant performance so far in the qualifiers!"

See the post below:

Bafana are one step closer to competing in next year's FIFA World Cup after a 1-1 draw against Nigeria.

Mzansi filled the comment section with love

Fans of the 34-year-old had nothing but love in the comments section.

@kevcat_official wrote:

"Mufasa Season! I can feel it 🔥🔥🙌"

praisemwelase commented:

"One of the best parts was seeing and hearing everyone’s excitement about the 6th 'Nyovi, 6 December Sikhona!’ 🙌🏾 BLOEM, what a people!"

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@proxyreeds_co said:

"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 NO DEBATE! @casspernyovest is a living legend! The G.O.A.T! 🐐"

@aliekeys added:

"A legend 🔥🔥🔥 yha nhe, warm up nyana 🙌"

Cassper's weight loss journey

Cassper revealed he is on a weight loss journey.
After relentless body-shaming comments from trolls, Cassper is on a weight-loss journey. Image: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images
Source: Getty Images

The musician recently revealed he's on a weight loss mission following bodyshaming comments from trolls.

Netizens had a go at Cassper after his Scorpion Kings with Friends Live performance.

Cassper described the comments as "harsh" and admitted it had hurt his feelings. But, he said, he needed the push and is aiming to be in shape before his concert in December.

"It is a projection about how you feel about yourself," he said.
"Body shaming and all of that. You don't know what I'm going through. I'm going to turn the lemons into lemonade.”

He added that he's been mixing up his training, doing cardio, playing tennis and lifting weights. He's also cut sugar and carbs and is currently on a carnivore diet, a diet that mostly consists of eating meat.

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Speaking to Briefly News journalist Tayananiswa Zvikaramba, a fitness expert and certified personal trainer, shared how Cassper Nyovest can speed up his weight loss.

The fitness expert shared that Cassper Nyovest is on the right track with the carnivore diet and just needs to be consistent with his gym routine.

"Cassper just needs to be on a calorie deficit, have sufficient protein intake, and be consistent at the gym, simple as that, really," the fitness expert shared.

Cassper Nyovest criticised for "exploitative" internship program

Cassper has come under fire for his Fill Up Toyota Stadium internship programme.

The rapper was criticised for not offering salaries to candidates and requiring them to have their own transport and accommodation.

Netizens accused him of exploiting desperate, unemployed youth.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News

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Kim Abrahams (Editor) Kim Abrahams is an Entertainment Writer for Briefly News (joined 2025). She is a journalism graduate from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2019). She has five years of experience as a lifestyle journalist for Media24. To reach her, contact: kim.abrahams@briefly.co.za