Mayor shocked at Meyiwa’s death
The executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, Clr Mondli Gungubele, has reacted with shock at the news that Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa was gunned down in Vosloorus, near Boksburg, last night.
“This is quite sad, this young man’s soccer career was blossoming” said Gungubele.
“He was proving to be a major asset for both Bafana and Pirates.
“His prowess was clearly confirmed when he was given the captain’s arms band both at Pirates and Bafana.”
According to Gungubele, what makes this incident even more difficult to swallow, is the fact the Meyiwe had a brilliant games for his team against Ajax on Saturday night.
“And less than 24 hours later he is no more,” he said.
An ardent sportsman himself, Gungubele encouraged the police to work around the clock and arrest the criminals behind Meyiwa’s death.
“We will do our best to ensure the thugs are brought to book but we need the community to work with the authorities to ensure that the net closes quicker on these senseless thugs,” he said.
“Rest in Peace Senzo Robert Meyiwa; gone too soon.”
The mayor expressed his condolences to both the Meyiwa and Mulaudzi families.
Olympic medallist Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, died in a car accident in Mpumulanga, on Friday.
