Shocked fans flood social media after slaying of Marc Batchelor
Some social media users referred to his lifestyle, which allegedly involved contact with known shady characters in the 'underworld'.
The cordoned-off crime scene where Mark Batchelor was shot and killed in Market Street, Olivedale, 15 July 2019. Picture: Michel Bega
Fans from around the country have been flooding social media with messages of disbelief and condolences after an apparent hit on former Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana player Mark Batchelor.
Many fans decried the way in which he died.
https://twitter.com/Miss_PauLee/status/1150850817521590277
"Mark Batchelor" RIP Mark Batchelor, my country is slowly becoming another Mexico, or these other violent South American countries where drug wars, gangs, corrupt police rule
— sabelo (@Sabza200BC) July 15, 2019
Some social media users referred to his lifestyle, which allegedly involved contact with known shady characters in the “underworld”.
https://twitter.com/siyaveyane/status/1150855078695309313
Mark Batchelor was murdered by Bedfordview mafias from Eastern Europe, they're the only ones who deal with motorbike hits
— Ruly (@UnRuly20) July 15, 2019
Aaai Madoda Mark Batchelor naye. Was there ever anything good that could come out hanging out with Schultz.
— Mr Mello (@tebogo_mello) July 15, 2019
Mark Batchelor has always been involved in the underworld. I'm not surprised by this. Eventually it catches up.
— Nandi Cakes🔥 (@NandiCakes_) July 15, 2019
But overwhelmingly, fans were shocked and saddened by the news.
https://twitter.com/RubyKekana/status/1150849346012889089
Damn this Mark Batchelor news shook me to the core…. 😧😧😱😢
— Jaydene (@Jayleyds) July 15, 2019
This is sad heartfelt condolences to the Batchelor family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace. #RIPMarkBatchelor https://t.co/gk7c8Ty84a
— Nonhlanhla Sifumba 🌞 🌞 (@NonnysZA) July 15, 2019
I'm deeply saddened at hearing of the death of former footballer and football analyst Mark Batchelor
I worked with him for many years on TV
Deepest Condolences. pic.twitter.com/TIb1EbVlZT
— Thomas Mlambo (@thomasmlambo) July 15, 2019
Batchelor was apparently gunned down by two men on motorcycles as he turned into the driveway of his home in Market Street, Olivedale in Johannesburg just before 7pm.
Police are still at the scene and are investigating a murder.
No motive for the killing is known yet.
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