Monday 3 November 2014

News Rap: O Captain, My Captain! The Final Farewell.

News Rap: O Captain, My Captain!: Senzo's Death leaves Football Fraternity in shock' At the pick of his performance... now he's no more.  Son of UMlazi township, son of the nation... hero of a sporting nation.  'The 27 year-old had a twin brother who died from a swimming accident'.





''Youth of SA go-out and be inspired by Meyiwa's deeds'', said Mbalula Sports Minister.  Captain, my captain was laid to rest on Saturday, November 1 at the Chesterville cemetery in Durban.

Government, sport officials and fans were in attendance at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.  Singing sensation Rebecca Malope sang a bracing and emotional song biding farewell to the footballer. Tributes were said by the provincial government, fellowships, family member and Premier  of KZN Senzo Mchunu.  Teammates, Orlando Pirates players sang his favourite songs.  Mourners cheered, sang, exulted, cried and celebrated  his life by saying their last goodbye to the captain.

Meyiwa leaves behind, parent, three sisters, one brother, wife and three children.

By: Nelly Portia

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