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The death of the Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates’ goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has shocked South Africans and police are now investigating what appears to be an act of crime.
We have to brake normal protocol. We
can confirm that Bucs keeper Senzo Meyiwa has been shot and sadly declared dead
on arrival at hospital.
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October
26, 2014
Meyiwa was shot in the back on Sunday night while allegedly attempting to protect his girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, from intruders. He was announced dead on arrival at Botshelong Hospital. The incident occurred at Khumalo’s home in Vosloorus township near Boksburg.
Seven other people were said to have been in the house when a man entered and demanded residents hand over their cellphones. Another suspect waited outside the house. Police say a third man fled the scene after the gunshot was fired.
A special task team has been set up to investigate Meyiwa’s death, and police are now offering a reward of up to R150,000 for any leads. According to EWN, police have begun a “massive manhunt†for the suspects, and National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has confirmed police have opened a case of murder and robbery.
The incident happened at around 20h00, Zamo Section in Vosloorus. Reward of up
to R150 000 is on offer 4 any info that can lead to arrest.
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October
26, 2014
Friends and colleagues of the sports star have taken to social media to show their shock and sadness at the news of Meyiwa’s passing.
Gone too soon,R.I.P my friend href=”http://t.co/H4p0jAz7sD”>pic.twitter.com/H4p0jAz7sD October 27, 2014
pic.twitter.com/7PV7ifd1ZZ — Orlando Pirates FC (@Orlando_Pirates) October 27, 2014
Good morning SA we are deeply ,shocked by the passing away of Senzo Meyiwa. Its a
sad day for South Africa ,his family and Orlando Pirates.
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) October
27, 2014
RIP Skipper #SenzoMeyiwa pic.twitter.com/lBCezvZTD3
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) October
27, 2014
Fans of the goalkeeper also expressed their grief.
@Orlando_Pirates #isaluteSenzo #SenzoMeyiwa will forever stay in our thoughts and hearts #muchlove pic.twitter.com/4orjacgxxf — Jazzking Ntalabgwe (@jazzkingdisiac) October 27, 2014
Rest In Peace Bra, Pirates Will Never Be The Same Without You #SenzoMeyiwa — Tha_Bee_SaW! (@ThaBiS0_Botsane) October 27, 2014
A person who dies trying to protect what he loves. In my book that’s someone I’d call
a hero. #SenzoMeyiwa
— African Doll ♛ (@queenlelo_m) October 27,
2014
For some, the concern is whether the police can fulfill their duties.
and other murders are senseless. Cabinet have 5378 police to protect them. Are we
only crime statistics?
— Jan Bosman (@Bosmansa) October 27,
2014
Wat the hel wil it take 4 police to take notice and actually stop crime,criminals in this country are the law unto themselves #SenzoMeyiwa — RIP-MY-NO1BAFANAKIPA (@L_Moabelo) October 27, 2014
Others thought it showed that the SAPS can act effectively – at least some of the time.
Really quick and focused cop response
to #SenzoMeyiwa‘s murder reminds us what our police CAN do. Just
wish applied to all crimes.
— Natasha Joseph (@TashJoeZA) October 27,
2014
– Featured image via Instagram.
