R.I.P Ernest 'Botsotso' Makhanya

Former Orlando Pirates star Ernest 'Botsotso' Makhanya died this afternoon

Posted: 26 August 2011 Time: 07:31 pm

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Former Orlando Pirates star Ernest 'Botsotso' Makhanya, 49, died this afternoon at the Selby Park Hospital in Johannesburg. 

This was confirmed to KickOff.com by his niece Gugu Makhanya.   He had been ill for the past two months and was admitted to hospital on Monday.   Botsotso joined Pirates in 1985 from amateur side Dlhamini Super Spurs and made his professional debut in the National Soccer League the same year.    He played alongside Ace Khuse, Zero Mogale, Phil Setshedi, Bazooka Seshweni, Yster Khomane, Mandla Sithole, Vincent Makroti, Ronny Zondi, Styles Ledwaba and others.   The midfielder played for ten years (1985-1995) at Pirates and was a crowd favourite.   Kick Off extends heartfelt condolences to Makhanya's family, relatives and friends.  

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Tolly.ba.Thathe
posted: 07:52 pm
If it happens to be true because I personally don;t trust KO these day, then this is a great loss to SA football.
Anonymous
posted: 07:58 pm
Robala ka khut$o morena makhanya re tla dula re o gopola ka mehla.
Anonymous
posted: 08:09 pm
is it true editor? den if it so i'd like 2 pass my sincere condolences 2 hs family&friend. May hs soul rest in peace.
Anonymous
posted: 08:12 pm
2the family n frnds aninodvwa kulemanti anehlele kepha yonke iningizimu afrika nezimnyama ngekani sith ulale ngocolo tso
Sweyts',)
posted: 08:17 pm
Rest in peace MaKhandakhanda!

The only penalty specialist I know of, from ebhuqwini to ka-Pro, the last original 'Tso', before the name was given to chancers......'Ziyohamba izinsizwa, kuyosala izibongo'! Tso, tso, tso, tso!
On second thoughts,,,, this nickname should be ritired....Vilakazi will be 'Tso-tsi o hlathang', and that old rookie at Chiefs must be Gerald 'NTsu-Snuff' Sibeko. nx.
Nipsy
posted: 08:21 pm
May your soul RIP. I hope this is not Mr. toothless.
Anonymous
posted: 08:21 pm
Hamba kahle Buccanneer elihle u served de Ghost with pride n we in return luvd u. May God bless u n comfort ur family in diz trying tyms. Surely abo Zodwa, Manyathela, Leremi, Cliford Moleko, ntate Chipa Moloi, Mzioni n all ada beautiful Ghosts r waiting 4 u in heaven in great song n dance.

Lala ngoxolo baba.
Anonymous
posted: 08:22 pm
Rest in peace my bra we alwayz remember u n what u done during yr heydayz
Anonymous
posted: 08:38 pm
May his soul RIP .
Anonymous
posted: 08:49 pm
If its true, Rest In Peace 'tso' who can forget 1988 Bob Save Cup final...
Anonymous
posted: 09:00 pm
May his soul RIP.
S.A Only Goldstar
posted: 09:03 pm
TSO!TSO!TSO!TSO!
Rest in peace bucajuju!@least you lived to see the world cup & the Treble.
Anonymous
posted: 09:25 pm
The only player i know to have never missed a penalty. May his soul rest in peace. Once a Pirates always a Pirates
Anonymous
posted: 09:32 pm
Robala ka khotso Lebuccaneer.
Lefu le manyala baneng ba batho.
Anonymous
posted: 09:32 pm
I remember vividly when Bucs thrashed my favorite club Amakhosi with "Tso" starring in that thriller. You mesmerised the opposition with your great skills. Even if I'm a staunch fan of Amakhosi, I used to enjoy watching you tearing defenders to shreds. Rest in peace bro!! You've left an impeccable legacy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
posted: 10:04 pm
Rest In Peace, Buccaneer!
Anonymous
posted: 10:10 pm
to makhanya family god knows what he doing
Anonymous
posted: 11:07 pm
THE BEST PENALTY TAKER MZANSI HAS EVER KNOWN. Rest in peace
Anonymous
posted: 11:25 pm
RIP Botsotso,you were one of my favourite players.one of the most educated left footed player ever to come of S.A
Anonymous
posted: 12:40 am
may his soul rest in peace once pirate always a pirate
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