The local football community has reacted after the news that Orlando Pirates legend and Kaizer Chiefs founding member Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala has died.
Tshabalala was a founding member of Kaizer Chiefs before moving onto Mamelodi Sundowns and then later spending over two decades at fellow Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.
“The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family is announcing the sad and untimely passing of Stanley Tshabalala this afternoon in hospital,” an Orlando Pirates statement said.
“Bra Stan, as he was affectionately referred to by everybody, succumbed to the injuries he suffered when he was shot in March this year.
“The Tshabalala and Orlando Pirates Family will furnish the details in due course. The public is advised to await the provision of the details for the arrangements going forward.”
The South African football community reacted to the news with Chiefs among the many football clubs to share their condolences.
🏴☠️Sad News🏴☠️
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) July 11, 2024
Orlando Pirates is saddened by the passing of Soccer Legend, Stan “Screamer” Tshabalala.
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⚫️🔴⚪️⭐️#OnceAlways #orlandopirates pic.twitter.com/h34r3VA24a
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala.
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 12, 2024
A former Kaizer XI and Kaizer Chiefs player - he was also the Club’s Technical Director between 1996 & 2001.
We convey our condolences to the Tshabalala family and Orlando Pirates FC and the South… pic.twitter.com/ewHKP1y5mo
MEDIA STATEMENT
— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) July 11, 2024
Minister @GaytonMcK extends his condolences to the family, friends and many fans of South African football on the tragic passing of football legend Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala. pic.twitter.com/a9oYIKWvOD
We extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala. His immense contributions to South African football and his unwavering commitment to the development of our nation's sports will forever be remembered. He inspired countless individuals with his… pic.twitter.com/4iAjFUdDEh
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) July 12, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the families, friends and football fraternity for the tragic loss of the legendary, Stanley 'Screamer' Tshabalala. May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊#MatsatsantsaUnified pic.twitter.com/u9CqYFp9vx
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) July 11, 2024
DR Jomo Sono and the Cosmos Family, Players, Supporters of Jomo Cosmos & the entire Ezenkosi family express their deepest condolences to the Tshabalala family, friends and colleagues as we mourn the loss of Former Bafana Bafana Coach, Stanley "Bra Stan"
— Jomo Cosmos Football Club (@Jomo_CosmosFC) July 12, 2024
Lala ngoxolo Mshengu pic.twitter.com/abuIeG9e3v
