KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu will today, during lunchtime join Orlando Pirates Chairman Irvin Khoza on a visit to the Meyiwa family at K Section in Umlazi Township following the sad passing away of Senzo Meyiwa, the captain of both Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates.
“Hours after we received the news of the passing away of Senzo, we are still in deep shock. The pain is immeasurable across the province and Umlazi Township where Senzo spent his childhood.”
“Crime has inflicted an irreparable damage to the entire nation. No amount of words can express our heartfelt condolences to the family, soccer fans and the entire Orlando Pirates family.”
“We bow our heads in honour of this young and committed son of this province.KwaZulu-Natal has been blessed with a rare breed of soccer players who are too many to mention and these includes:
- Mark Tovey
- Richman Ngubane
- Professor Ngubane
- Joel Fire
- Themba Thwala
- Bafana Zwane
- Norman Steenkamp
- Clive Barker
- Sizwe Motaung
“Senzo represented a new generation of soccer players that carried the aspirations and hopes of many of our people especially our youth.”
“He had the strength, stamina and played with a high level of commitment. He was a quick thinker and a strategist who had the ability to turn the soccer game around with the sheer flick of his hands. He was highly driven and made a profound impact on and off the field. He influence will remain with us long after his departure”
“We commend Orlando Pirates Chairman Irvin Khoza for his leadership during this difficult period. As government we offer to Orlando Pirates and the Meyiwa family our support during this sad moment. We hope the family will amass enough strength and courage to deal with this sad loss.”
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