Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender, Siphiwe Mkhonza, has tragically passed away at the age of 45.
In a heartfelt statement, reportedly from Mkhonza’s family and shared by the SABC, it was revealed that the soccer icon had been battling a kidney infection for a while.
“Siphiwe was off-sick for a while and was unable to work due to illness. He will be missed by his colleagues and followers/viewers/listeners,” the family said
Mkhonza, affectionally known as “Dr Mnandi”, was a football commentator for SABC.
Tributes and condolences have been flooding social media platforms.
MEDIA STATEMENT | SABC SPORT MOURNS THE PASSING OF SIPHIWE MKHONZA
Johannesburg – Tuesday 5 March 2024 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is saddened by the passing of renowned SABC Sport analyst Siphiwe Mkhonza.
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— SABC (@SABCPortal) March 5, 2024
It is indeed a sad morning in my heart & in Mzansians too. We’re saying goodbye to a friend,colleague,& beloved footballer.
We woke up with the news of his passing of our brother Siphiwe Mkhonza. May his soul rest in peace.A dieu mon frère, repose en paix RIP. Onlyvgood memories pic.twitter.com/PNyKWrv5xP— Christophe Bongo #CBA (@Christophbongo) March 5, 2024
Coaches Mabhuti Khanyeza and Cavin Johnson, as well as sports journalist Mahlatse Mphahlele have remembered fallen former Bafana Bafana defender and SABC Sport analyst Siphiwe Mkhonza.
✍🏽 SABC Sport’s @Velile_Mnyandu
Read more 👇🏽 https://t.co/QOBQySGaBV#SABCSportFootball
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) March 6, 2024
Compiled by Samantha Mochele
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