Kaizer Chiefs legend and SABC expert Siphiwe Mkhonza died on Tuesday early morning at the age of 44. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)
- The household of Siphiwe Mkhonza validated the news of his death on Tuesday early morning after a long fight with kidney infection.
- Mkhonza went far for himself at Kaizer Chiefs before re-inventing himself as a humourous expert after hanging up his boots.
- His dad Joseph Mkhonza, who likewise bet Amakhosi, explained his kid’s death as a substantial loss for the household.
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Kaizer Chiefs legend and popular SABC expert, Siphiwe Mkhonza, passed away at the age of 44 on Tuesday early morning.
The household of the previous protector verified the news, exposing that he had actually been struggling with a kidney infection.
“He was confessed at Charlotte Maxeke (healthcare facility) a month earlier and was launched after revealing indications of healing,” the household stated in a declaration.
“Mkhonza has actually been made sure off by his sweetheart and the mom of his 3 kids Ms Nondumiso Masengemi at their home in Roodepoort. The household wants to thank his previous company and his associates at SABC, fellow football legends from the steady he came from and pals for their assistance throughout his health problem.”
Mkhonza, who as born in Kwa-Thema in Springs, began his expert profession at Bloemfontein Celtic.
He likewise bet Ria Stars and Golden Arrows before getting his huge break at Chiefs in 2004.
He won every domestic prize available in his 3 years at the club, which paved his method to Bafana where he made a handful of caps.
RIP Siphiwe MkhonzaKaizer Chiefs are deeply saddened to discover of the unforeseen death of Siphiwe Mkhonza. “Dr. Mnandi” served the Club with difference. As one people, the whole Kaizer Chiefs household grieves with his enjoyed ones. Our ideas and prayers are with his household … pic.twitter.com/Eh5Iy5cb5k
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) March 5, 2024
He signed up with a remarkable list of father-son duos to have actually bet Chiefs. His dad Joseph Mkhonza likewise bet Amakhosi before going on to coach Banyana and led them to their very first Olympics look.
“We are ravaged as a household and we remain in shock,” Mkhonza senior informed the South African Football Association (SAFA).
“We were anticipating a lot from him and we believed he would recuperate. I am at a loss for words.”
The more youthful Mkhonza later on transferred to SuperSport United, Maritzburg United, AmaZulu and after that ended his profession at Black Leopards. Upon hanging up his boots, he had an outstanding profession as an expert at the general public broadcaster.
He was nicknamed Dr Mnandi for the humour he injected in his commentary, applauding expert methods as “ushukela”.
“He bet a number of groups, amongst them Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu, Bloemfontein Celtic and likewise ended up for Bafana Bafana. After hanging up his boots he entered into broadcasting and cut a specific niche for himself with his humour, incisive and extensive analysis. This is an unfortunate day for South African football. May his soul Rest in Peace,” stated SAFA president Danny Jordaan.
Mkhonza is endured by his kids, his daddy, mom Phindile Mkhonza, and his sibling.