Sport Committee saddened by deaths of Senzo Meyiwa and Mbulaeni Mulaudzi

The Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation is shocked, devastated and saddened by the deaths of Olympic silver medallist Mr Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (34) and Orlando Pirates captain Mr Senzo Meyiwa (27).

Mr Malaudzi died in a car accident while Mr Meyiwe, who was also Bafana Bafana captain, was shot dead. It is a great loss to lose such talented sportsmen. South Africa will never be the same without them. The Committee is concerned about the rising level of crime in the country and hopes the killers of Mr Meyiwa will be brought to book as soon as possible.

“The passing of these two young sportsmen has robbed the country of prolific athletes who still had a significant role to play in producing future athletes who would have learnt from their successes and maintain the country’s visibility as a winning nation in the leagues of sport in the world,” says Beauty Dlulane, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation.

The Committee wishes the Mulaudzi and Meyiwa families comfort and strength during this difficult time.

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