South Africa and Orlando Pirates captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead near Johannesburg, with club officials describing his slaying as a ‘loss to the nation’. Meyiwa, 27, was gunned down at a house in Vosloorus, a township about 30 kilometres south of the city, and declared dead on admission to hospital.
‘We can confirm that Bucs (Pirates) goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been shot and sadly declared dead on arrival at hospital,’ the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on its Twitter feed.
Police later said there were seven people inside the house, including Meyiwa, when two suspects entered and another remained outside. ‘A reward of up to R150 000 ( 14,000) is being offered for any information that can lead to arrests.’
Pirates, one of the most popular and successful South African football clubs, also confirmed that the player had been killed.
‘We can confirm that Bucs (Pirates) goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been shot and sadly declared dead on arrival at hospital,’ the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on its Twitter feed.
Police later said there were seven people inside the house, including Meyiwa, when two suspects entered and another remained outside. ‘A reward of up to R150 000 ( 14,000) is being offered for any information that can lead to arrests.’
Pirates, one of the most popular and successful South African football clubs, also confirmed that the player had been killed.