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| South Africa Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa Shot Dead by halmeyd(m): 10:12pm On Oct 27, 2014 |
South Africa and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead on Sunday in Vosloorus, South Africa. The exact details of the incident are yet to transpire, but the South African Police Service (SAPS) have provided confirmation of the South African international's tragic death. The 27-year-old was declared dead upon arrival at hospital, according to the authorities, who appealed for calm as people rushed to the hospital and the house where he was shot to grieve and pay their respects. MEYIWA STATEMENT: The@Orlando_Pirates fam ... @Orlando_Piratesfamily has learned with sadness of the untimely death of our number 1 keeper & captain Senzo Meyiwa. — Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates) October 26, 2014 MEYIWA STATEMENT: "This is a sad loss to Senzo's family especially his children, to Orlando Pirates & the nation", said Chairman Dr Khoza. — Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates) October 26, 2014 MEYIWA STATEMENT: This statement is being issued whilst Club officials are up & about dealing with matters arising from the unsettling news — Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates) October 26, 2014The Orlando Pirates star was in action as recently as Saturday, in his side's 4-1 win over Ajax Cape Town in the quarter-final of the Telekom Knockout tournament. Meyiwa captained Bafana during the recent 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Congo, Nigeria and Sudan, taking over the skipper's armband in the absence of Kaizer Chiefs' Itumeleng Khune. Meyiwa's contribution to the national team has been immense in the Afcon qualifiers, with Bafana yet to concede a goal after four games while topping their table ahead of Sudan, defending champions Nigeria and Congo. Pirates Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza tweeted, "This is a sad loss to Senzo's family especially his children, to Orlando Pirates & the nation." The club have announced that they will hold a press conference on Monday. |
| Re: South Africa Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa Shot Dead by jaytee01(m): 11:43pm On Oct 27, 2014 |
Very sad loss! Gun violence in SA is spiralling out of control. |
| Re: South Africa Goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa Shot Dead by dotna(m): 12:44am On Oct 28, 2014 |
SA should try and do something about violent and crime. It's too much. All because the robbers wanted to steal a phone. That's how earlier in the month Robbers kidnap ambulance van with patients because they wanted to steal phones. I pray our Dear Lord comfort the family. It's so painful |
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