SEDIBENG. – While South Africa is firmly under lockdown due to the strain of Coronavirus, former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana ace midfielder, Doctor Khumalo is mourning the death of his mother.
Reports said that, Mabel Khumalo died at Netcare Union Hospital on Tuesday following a long illness.
Kaizer Chief Chairman, Kaizer Motaung, paid tribute to Mme Mabel Khumalo and said,“She was a wonderful person who played her supportive role in the background I knew her in the late 60s when ‘Pro’ was playing for Moroka Swallows before joining us to form Kaizer Chiefs in 1970. And, it is known that her son Doctor Khumalo grew up at Kaizer Chiefs and developed to be a household name in International Football. We can only be grateful of the contribution that Mme Mabel made to Kaizer Chiefs and football in general.”
Premier Soccer League (PSL) Chairperson Irvin Khoza praised her for “nurturing” her son’s talent and guiding him to superstardom. “Our hearts and prayers are with the Khumalo family. We received the sad news of the passing of your dear mother Mme Mable Khumalo at this difficult time when our nation and the world are in lockdown.”
*Additional information Premier Soccer League and Kaizer Chiefs websites.
