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By Eshlin Vedan 
9h ago
DURBAN – Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha died early Sunday morning after a terrible car accident.
Madisha’s sudden death at the age of 25 has left many in the soccer community in shock, especially since it came just over two weeks after the passing of her former teammate Anele Ngcongca, also in a car accident.
After starting her professional career with M Tigers FC in 2014, Madisha moved on to play for Highlands Park, where she proved her credibility in the top flight. It was only a year before a move to local soccer giants Mamelodi Sundowns was earned in 2016.
Madisha’s death has left the entire country in shock. The 13 international matches of the Bafana Bafana were to become a regular player of the first team of the national team.
Rival clubs and local personalities took to the social media platform Twitter to express their condolences.
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“The Premier Soccer League is saddened by the tragic death of Motjeka Madisha, a humble and promising talent,” PSL said on its official Twitter page on Sunday.
“The young product of the diski challenge had a great future ahead of him. Our condolences to @Masandawana and the Madisha family. “
The Premier Soccer League is saddened by the tragic death of Motjeka Madisha, a humble and promising talent.
The young product of the diski challenge had a great future ahead of him. Our condolences to @Masandawana and the Madisha family. pic.twitter.com/xZfcaHnRXF
– Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) December 13, 2020
Orlando Pirates, who lost 21-year-old star forward Lesley Manyathela in a car accident in 2003, wrote: “@orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of soccer player Motjeka Madisha.
“On behalf of the extended @orlandopirates family, we extend our deepest condolences to the Madisha family,” the newly crowned MTN8 champions tweeted.
☠ @orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of footballer Motjeka Madisha.
On behalf of the extended @orlandopirates family, we extend our deepest condolences to the Madisha family.
Rest in peace.
⚫⚪🔴⭐#OrlandoPirates#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/jkUHn8UFbn
– Orlando Pirates FC (@orlandopirates) December 13, 2020
Among those who also sent their condolences was KZN Midlands Maritzburg United, which has tragically lost three players in the past four years: two in car accidents and one struck by lightning.
“The club is saddened to learn of the passing of @Masandawana and @BafanaBafana’s defender Motjeka Madisha,” the chosen team tweeted.
Rest well, Motjeka.
The club is saddened to learn of the passing of @Masandawana and @BafanaBafana defender Motjeka Madisha.
Rest well, Motjeka 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/l1UlIAtmzX
– Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) December 13, 2020
Durban-based AmaZulu, whom Ngcongca was supposed to join on loan before the accident that also claimed his life, also tweeted, saying: “On behalf of the team and fans of AmaZulu FC. We would like to send our condolences to @Masandawana, family and friends of Motjeka Madisha. May his soul rest in peace.
On behalf of the team and fans of AmaZulu FC. We would like to send our condolences to @Masandawana, family and friends of Motjeka Madisha. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/LNH9pZuGfR
– AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) December 13, 2020
There were others
Another day, another tragedy on the South African roads! 🤯
Mamelodi Sundowns defender Motjeka Madisha was killed in a car accident. May your soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏾
Former Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca, who was also killed in a car accident, was buried Thursday. pic.twitter.com/MhfmBHjjWI
– Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) December 13, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of the defender of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana Motjeka Madisha. Our thoughts and prayers are with @Masandawana, his family, friends and the entire soccer brotherhood. May your soul rest in eternal peace.#LoveSiwelele💚✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/XmKW8xj6h3
– Bloemfontein Celtic (@Bloem_Celtic) December 13, 2020
Tragic news from South Africa. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Motjeka and everyone in @Masandawana and @BafanaBafana. https://t.co/NuYptYnOHh
– FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) December 13, 2020
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