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.

 

 

 

 

 

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“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, his Mom Phindile Mkhonza and his brother. The family will communicate further details regarding funeral arrangements.”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: