Siphiwe Mkhonza, who used to play for Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana, has sadly died at the age of 45. Siphiwe Mkhonza passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 45 because of kidney infection. Before investigation it wasn’t clear what was his cause of death, but later, his family shared that he had a kidney infection. Some videos on YouTube also mention this.
He was suffering from a kidney infection.
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RIP Siphiwe Mkhonza
Kaizer Chiefs are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Siphiwe Mkhonza.
“Dr. Mnandi” served the Club with distinction. As one of us, the entire Kaizer Chiefs family mourns with his loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.… pic.twitter.com/Eh5Iy5cb5k
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) March 5, 2024
Mkhonza started his career with Celtic in 1999. Later, he played for Ria Stars and Lamontville Golden Arrows before joining Chiefs in 2004. In 2007, he left Chiefs and played for SuperSport United, Maritzburg United, AmaZulu, and Black Leopards.
After retiring from playing, he worked as an analyst on SABC. Siphiwe Mkhonza was born in a place called Kwa-Thema, in Springs. His mother’s name is Mavis Motsile, and his father is Joseph Mkhonza. Joseph was the coach of South Africa’s women’s soccer team and led them during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Siphiwe played soccer for Kaizer Chiefs, a famous team in Soweto, from 2004 to 2007. He won his first league championship in his first year there. Because of this, he played for the national team for the first time.
People are now sharing kind words and tributes for this friendly center back- Duane Dell’Oca, who used to be on SuperSport TV and also worked with Mkhonza at SABC, wrote on X:
I am devastated by the news of Siphiwe Mkhonza’s untimely passing. A great player and a joyful man with a zest for life, we had many years of fun together. He was so cool that he commentated with a cap on under his headphones. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Dr Mnandi pic.twitter.com/ZTtFDHj8ig
— 𝘿𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙡’𝙊𝙘𝙖 🎙 (@no1commentator) March 5, 2024
Christopher Bongo, who worked with Mkhonza at SABC, said– It is indeed a sad morning in my heart & in Mzansians too. We’re saying goodbye to a friend,colleague,& beloved footballer.
It is indeed a sad morning in my heart & in Mzansians too. We’re saying goodbye to a friend,colleague,& beloved footballer.
We woke up with the news of his passing of our brother Siphiwe Mkhonza. May his soul rest in peace.A dieu mon frère, repose en paix RIP. Onlyvgood memories pic.twitter.com/PNyKWrv5xP— Christophe Bongo #CBA (@Christophbongo) March 5, 2024
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