Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Senzo Meyiwa, who was gunned down last night in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg.
Meyiwa was the Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain.
"We mourn the death of this young footballer and team leader, whose life has been taken away at the prime of his career. The law enforcement authorities must leave no stone unturned in finding his killers and bring them to justice,” said the President.
President Zuma extended condolences on behalf of government and the nation to Meyiwa’s family, friends, his club Orlando Pirates, the national soccer team, as well as the football fraternity as a whole.
“May his soul rest in peace," said President Zuma.
The Mayor of Ekurhuleni, Mondli Gungubele, also added his voice to the messages of condolence.
“This is quite sad. This young man’s soccer career was blossoming. 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 arm band both at Pirates and Bafana.
“What makes this incident even more difficult to swallow is the fact that the man had a brilliant game for his team against Ajax on Saturday night and less than 24 hours later he is no more,” said Mayor Gungubele. – SAnews.gov.za
