Pirates legend becomes a church deacon

Former Orlando Pirates defender Siyabonga Sangweni was appointed as a deacon of the church he attends.


Sangweni says he has dedicated his life to serving the church after retiring from football.

“I have just been appointed as a deacon at the Church of God and Saints of Christ. I have always been a member of the church, however, I couldn’t commit myself fully because football took up most of my time. Now that I am retired I have dedicated my life to church and speak to the youth and encourage them,” Sangweni told Isolezwe.

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The former Bafana Bafana player added that he wants to mentor young people in the community through the work he is doing at church.

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