The Soweto born defender will, as a result, miss the Honduras game which he was set to play a part as he will leave the camp immediately to oversee the burial of his uncle whom he described as not only a guardian but the rock of his life.
“But this is something beyond human control and he has our blessings to leave camp and mourn his uncle with the rest of his family. May his uncle’s soul rest in peace,” said coach Mashaba.
Bafana Bafana play Honduras at Metropolitano Stadium in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday, 13 October and the match is expected to kick off at midnight South African time and will be beamed live on SABC1.