An update has been provided on Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi after his unfortunate kidnapping incident.
The football fraternity woke up to the disturbing news on Friday that Buthelezi was hijacked and taken hostage in Thokoza in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
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As first reported by the Intelligence Bureau of South Africa, the keeper had the Grey VW Taigo that he was driving hijacked, but the time of the incident wasn't revealed.
Buthelezi was on the substitutes' bench during last weekend's 6-0 victory for the Buccaneers in the Nedbank Cup Last 32 match against Crystal Lake FC.
During his time with TS Galaxy, Buthelezi had also been a victim of hijacking in 2022 where he and his brother were stabbed in Soweto.
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When contacted for comment, Pirates' media officer Thandi Merafe confirmed that Buthelezi is safe after the traumatic experience and has requested that he be given space to recover.
"Yes, it is true. Our Goalkeeper Mr. Melusi Buthelezi was involved in a highjacking last night, the player is safe and unscathed. We are happy that he is safe and unharmed, as a Club we kindly request that Melusi be given space to recover from this traumatic ordeal," confirmed Merafe to the Siya crew.
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