Katlego Sekhu

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana defender Happy Jele recently took to social media to wish his wife, Mmathabo, a happy birthday.
The 38-year-old wrote, “To my amazing wife on her special day: You make my world brighter just by being in it. Happy birthday, my love!”
In 2024, on Mmathabo’s birthday, Jele shared a reel capturing some of their most cherished moments together.
Little is known about their relationship, as Jele has largely kept his marriage out of the public eye.
ill-discipline among South African football players
In 2023, Jele sat down for an interview on Prime Sports with Mahlatse, where he spoke candidly about issues of ill-discipline among South African football players.
“There are a lot of people who drink in football. Even the greatest players drink, but the question is how you drink. You either drink at the right time or at the wrong time,” he said.
Jele added, “Some players will have a drink in the dressing room after a cup game because they know the next day is for recovery. They’re not drinking to finish the whole bottle or pack.”
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