South Africa FA Mourns Free State Stars Winger

South Africa Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordan has condoled with the family of Sinethemba Jantjie who passed away in a car accident in Bethlehem on Monday morning.

Jantjie, who was due to join Wits at the end of the season after signing a pre-contract with the Clever Boys, perished when his vehicle was involved in a collision‚ though details remain sketchy.

“On behalf of the South African Football Association and South African Football family, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Jantjie family,” said Jordaan.

The 30-year-old is a product of SAFA Chris Hani in the Eastern Cape and played for NFD side Mbombela United before making his move to Free State Stars in 2016.

He scored four goals and grabbed one assist in 20 league appearances for Stars this season.

Overall, Jantjie made 24 appearances across all competitions this term, and his passing is certainly a huge blow for Ea Lla Koto who are fighting to stay in the elite league.

Jantjie joins a growling and concerning list of South African footballers who have passed away in motor vehicle accidents.

Lesley Manyathela‚ Gift Leremi‚ Richard Henyekane‚ Cecil Lolo‚ Mondli Cele and Mlondi Dlamini all lost their lives in tragic road accidents.