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Brilliant Khuzwayo in his playing days.
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brilliant Khuzwayo was stabbed on Saturday while attending a sporting event at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Umlazi, Durban.
Police spokesman Brigadier Jay Naicker confirmed the incident and said charges of assault with intent to cause serious bodily harm were being investigated.
Naicker said two people, ages 23 and 30, are expected to appear before the Umlazi Magistrates Court on Monday.
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Khuzwayo was to be a guest speaker at the MUT event.
According to his Twitter account, Khuzwayo was approached by a man, believed to be a student at the institution, who stabbed him. He was immediately taken to the hospital.
10-17-2020 Brilliant Khuzwayo was invited to speak at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) sporting event. Just before he could give his address, a man believed to be a MUT student stabbed him and rushed him to hospital.
A case has been opened with Umlazi SAPS. pic.twitter.com/kxaehxfvHR– BRILLIANT (@Brilliekhuzwayo) October 18, 2020
The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
Khuzwayo, who played for Bafana Bafana three times, had his career cut short by injury.
– Compiled by Nicole McCain
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