South Africa’s Football Captain, Senzo Meyiwa, Shot Dead

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The South African police took to twitter to break the news, breaking protocol to inform the South African people of the keeper's death

South Africa’s football captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has died after being shot, South African police say. The incident reportedly happened at Meyiwa’s girlfriend’s house in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg. The 27-year-old played for Orlando Pirates and had played in South Africa’s last four Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. On Saturday, he was in action for his club, when they progressed to the semi-finals of the South African League Cup.

Senzo Meyiwa's girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, a South African singer posted this picture with him on Sunday, hours before he was shot dead. Police say he was protecting her from the thieves
Senzo Meyiwa’s girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, a South African singer posted this picture with him on Sunday, hours before he was shot dead. Police say he was protecting her from the thieves

In a statement, the South African Police Service said two men had entered the house, around 20:00 (18:00 GMT), while a third man remained outside. All three fled after shots were fired, in what local media reports say was an attempted burglary. A reward of about $14,000 has been offered for information leading to the suspects’ arrest.

Meyiwa had played for the Orlando Pirates his whole life and had recently been called up to the national side

Meyiwa's club, the Orlando Pirates, issued a statement following the death of their captain tonight

Meyiwa was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. He started playing for Orlando Pirates, based in the Parktown district of Johannesburg, in 2005.

“This is a sad loss whichever way you look at it, to Senzo’s family, his extended family, Orlando Pirates and to the nation.” said Pirates’ chairman Irvin Khoza.

So sad. May his soul rest in peace.

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