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South Africans have woken up to the devastating news of Anele Ngcongca’s death on Monday morning. The 33-year-old man was killed in a car accident near Mtunzi, KwaZulu-Natal. However, it appears that there is more to this incident than meets the eye, as law enforcement officials revealed that criminal charges will be brought in the wake of this crushing of terror.
Tributes for the former Sundowns defender
Meanwhile, the government has tweeted its condolences in honor of the former Bafana star Bafana:
We would like to express our condolences on the passing of former Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca. The soccer star was involved in a car accident. Ugqatso ulifezile! #RIPAneleNgcongca
[Pic:@Masandawana] pic.twitter.com/JhoaTtmEvW– Government of South Africa (@GovernmentZA) November 23, 2020
Photo of Anele Ngcongca’s crash, along with other gory details, emerge Monday
The first news of Anele Ngcongca’s death emerged shortly after 9:00. Since then we have learned this morning:
- The accident was described as a “scene of terror” when the first responders arrived on Monday.
- Anele Ngcongca was pronounced dead at the scene, such was the severity of his injuries.
- A photo of the accident scene (the main image at the top of this article) has been shared online, showing the extensive damage.
- A wrongful death case has been opened, as police revealed that Ngcongca “was not driving the vehicle.”
- Mtunzi SAPS also revealed that the driver, who may face a criminal charge, is a woman in critical condition.
- The driver is currently fighting for her life at a nearby hospital.
ONLY IN: KZN Police have confirmed that #AneleNgcongca he was not driving the vehicle. The driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention. A wrongful death case has been opened for investigation by Mtunzini SAPS.#RIPAnele
– Marc Lewis (@MarcLewisZA) November 23, 2020
Who is Anele Ngcongca? Career, clubs, honors …
Anele Ngcongca practiced his trade in Europe for most of his career, winning the Belgian League and Cup with Genk. He racked up 300 appearances over stints in Belgium and France, before returning home to Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016. He then went on to win the PSL title, Nedbank Cup and Telkom Knockout, scoring once in 42 appearances.
The right-back worker was also a Bafana Bafana veteran, with 53 caps for his country. The defender had joined AmaZulu on loan last week, but sadly, his life was cut short in this tragic accident.
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