Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairperson Dr Irvin Khoza’s wife, Ausi Mantwa Khoza, has passed away.
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According to the Daily Sun, Mrs Khoza passed away after a short illness on Friday. Chairman’s close friend Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala, also confirmed the news of the passing away of Mantwa Khoza on Friday.
“The chairman confirmed the sad news to me but I still cannot believe it because I am still shocked,” – said Screamer on Friday afternoon.
Screamer added: “She was a hard working person, very polite and always helped people who had problems. She was my close friend and I am going to miss her. Yes she is no more and I still cannot believe it.”
The PSL released a press statement to convey their condolences to the Khoza family and stated that a moment of silence will be observed before all Absa Premiership, GladAfrica Championship and Multichoice Diski Challenge matches this weekend.
“The Premier Soccer League has learnt with shock and sadness about the news of the passing of Ausi Mantwa Khoza, the wife of the PSL Chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza today. The PSL conveys heartfelt condolences to our Chairman, Dr Khoza and his family during this difficult moment.
“The League will observe a moment of silence ahead of this weekend’s Absa Premiership, GladAfrica Championship and Multichoice Diski Challenge fixtures.” – said in a statement.
PSL CONVEYS CONDOLENCES TO KHOZA FAMILY AND OBSERVES MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR WEEKEND FIXTURES
The Premier Soccer League has learnt with shock and sadness about the news of the passing of Ausi Mantwa Khoza, the wife of the PSL Chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza today.
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) January 17, 2020
The PSL conveys heartfelt condolences to our Chairman, Dr Khoza and his family during this difficult moment.
The League will observe a moment of silence ahead of this weekend’s #AbsaPrem, #GladAfricaChampionship and Multichoice Diski Challenge fixtures.
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) January 17, 2020
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