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Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has reportedly passed away at age 45.
A statement shared by the Sunday World, allegedly from Mkhonza’s family, revealed that the soccer legend had been battling a kidney infection for a long time.
“Mkhonza affectionally known as “Dr Mnandi” from his current employer SABC, has been suffering from kidney infection for a long time. He was admitted at Charlotte Maxeke a month ago and was released after showing signs of recovery. Mkhonza has been taken care off by his Girlfriend and the mother of his 3 children Ms Nondumiso Masengemi at their home in Roodepoort.
“The family wishes to thank his former employer and his colleagues at SABC, fellow football legends from the stable he belonged to and friends for their support during his illness. Mkhonza is survived by his, children, his father Joseph Skheshe kheshe
Mkhonza family
Mkhonza, his Mom Phindile Mkhonza and his brother. The family will communicate further details regarding funeral arrangements.”
Mkhonza’s former club, Kaizer Chiefs, extended their condolences to the family of the former player.
RIP Siphiwe Mkhonza
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) March 5, 2024
Kaizer Chiefs are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Siphiwe Mkhonza.
"Dr. Mnandi" served the Club with distinction. As one of us, the entire Kaizer Chiefs family mourns with his loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.… pic.twitter.com/Eh5Iy5cb5k
Mkhonza was born in Kwa-Thema, Springs, to Mavis Motsile and Joseph Mkhonza. His father, Joseph Mkhonza, is the former head coach of the South Africa women’s national soccer team and coached the team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Siphiwe Mkhonza represented the Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs, between 2004 and 2007, winning his first league title in his first season. This would see him receive his first national team call-up.
Tributes have been pouring in for Mkhonza on social media:
I am devastated by the news of Siphiwe Mkhonza's untimely passing. A great player and a joyful man with a zest for life, we had many years of fun together. He was so cool that he commentated with a cap on under his headphones. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Dr Mnandi pic.twitter.com/ZTtFDHj8ig
— 𝘿𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙡'𝙊𝙘𝙖 🎙 (@no1commentator) March 5, 2024
I hope the boys today will play for Siphiwe Mkhonza who really loved Kaizer Chiefs from deep down his heart… He was one man who always spoke the truth about South African football and advocating for Kasi football.
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) March 5, 2024
Rest Easy Grootman lami 💛🖤✌🏿🕊️ pic.twitter.com/DhZ7HUp74t
🙏🏽 Siphiwe Mkhonza 🙏🏽
— Shakes Rampedi (@ShakesRampedi) March 5, 2024
Always wanted the best for people
Thank you for all the guidance King
A real one
A good one
Dr Mnandi ✊🏽
Rest in peace King pic.twitter.com/T5PRaKvypM



