Bafana Bafana defender, football journeyman and commentator Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away after a short illness.
Mkhonza, who played seven times for South Africa, spent time with a host of DStv Premiership clubs, most notably Kaizer Chiefs, for whom he appeared 44 times. He also played for Golden Arrows, Bloemfontein Celtic, SuperSport United and AmaZulu.
After retiring as a player, he worked as a commentator where he was a regular pundit and analyst on SABC Sport.
Confirming the player’s passing a statement from his family said: “Siphiwe Mkhonza passed away in the early hours on Tuesday”.
Social media football channel Lim Sports Zone wrote: “Mkhonza has been suffering from a kidney infection. He was admitted to Charlotte Maxeke a month ago and was released after showing signs of recovery.
“May his Soul Rest in Peace.”
Mkhonza, who went by the nickname Doctor Mnandi was 45 years old.
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— Lim Sports Zone (@LimSportsZone) March 5, 2024
The family of former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza have confirmed his passing in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Mkhonza has been suffering from a kidney infection.
He was admitted at Charlotte Maxeke a month ago and was released after showing signs of… pic.twitter.com/iGr1HChV3t
