TS Galaxy keeper survives carjacking in Soweto
The player suffered a few stab wounds which landed him in hospital.
Melusi Buthelezi of TS Galaxy is said to have attracted interest from Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC (Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix)
In a statement, Galaxy said Melusi Buthelezi had gone to Soweto with his elder brother to visit their sickly mother when they were accosted by thugs on their way back.
Buthelezi, 23, from Nquthu in northern KwaZulu-Natal, survived the incident and suffered a few stab wounds which landed him in hospital.
TS Galaxy have confirmed that their young keeper Melusi Buthelezi was a victim of a hijacking on Saturday evening.
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“Buthelezi and his brother were returning from visiting their ailing mother when they were cornered by car hijackers at a petrol filling station in Soweto,” said a statement from the club.
“They both suffered stab wounds and were admitted to the hospital. Buthelezi is in a stable condition even though his brother is said to be critical.
“The 23-year-old, who is yet to concede a goal at the highest level, rose to prominence at the start of this year when he made his PSL debut in the Nedbank Cup 1-0 win against Kaizer Chiefs a fortnight ago. He went on to keep two consecutive clean sheets in the DStv Premiership matches against Swallows and AmaZulu.
“His family has asked for privacy while they are trying to deal with this unforeseen circumstance.
“TS Galaxy FC is appealing to the masses to afford Buthelezi and his family privacy during these trying times. The club will not be commenting further on the matter until further notice.”
