The PSL fraternity has come out in support of Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza and his family following the loss of his second wife.
The Khoza family is in mourning following the passing of Mme Matina Elsie Khoza on Thursday morning after a lengthy battle with illness, according to a Pirates statement.
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This is the PSL chairman's second loss in the space of just over six months, following the death of Ausi Yvonne Mantwa Kgotleng-Khoza in January.
Mme Matina, 69, was the mother of four children, including Pirates marketing manager Nkosana Khoza, making it an even bigger loss for the club.
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The local football fraternity have thus shared support for their colleagues in a show of solidarity, with some clubs and individuals expressing their condolences.
While rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns were silent on Thursday, coach Pitso Mosimane took to his personal account to send a message to the Khoza family.
Check out the tweets below as PSL clubs rallied behind the Khoza family
We would like to convey our Heartfelt condolences to our Chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza and the Khoza family following the passing of Dr. Khoza’s wife, Mme Matina Elsie Khoza.
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) July 23, 2020
Rest In Peace Mme Khoza! https://t.co/suJksQo0Gw
Heartfelt deepest condolences Chairman and his sons. Sorry Buccaneer.?? https://t.co/ZgfI3gnQTr
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) July 23, 2020
We’d like to send our deepest and most sincere condolences to @orlandopirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza and his family following the passing of his wife, Mme Matina Elsie Khoza.
— Bidvest Wits (at ??) (@BidvestWits) July 23, 2020
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. #RIP ????
#SFC and the #Sfcfamily would like to express its deepest condolences to the Khoza family and @orlandopirates. Sending strength during this testing time. May Matina Elsie Khoza rest in peace.#RipMatinaKhoza#StellenboschFC #ProudlyStellenbosch https://t.co/KYSc3O3Ax5
— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) July 23, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Khoza family for the sad loss of Mme Matina Elsie Khoza, the wife of PSL Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza.
— SuperSport United FC (@SuperSportFC) July 23, 2020
May her soul rest in peace ?? pic.twitter.com/x2HTju697V
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— Bloemfontein Celtic (@Bloem_Celtic) July 23, 2020
We would like to convey our condolences to the Khoza Family and Friends on the passing of their loved one Mme Matina Khoza, Dr Irvin Khoza's wife. #SiweleleSaMasele#LoveSiwelele????? pic.twitter.com/h1gMat5pkk
Abafana Bes'thende would like to convey their condolences to Dr Irvin Khoza and his family after learning of the passing of his wife, Mme Matina Elsie Khoza.
— Lamontville Golden Arrows FC (@goldenarrowsfc1) July 23, 2020
May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/D5HPKEIq1g
RIP ?? Dr. Irvin Khoza's Wife, Matina Elsie Khoza.
— Maritzburg United FC (@MaritzburgUtd) July 23, 2020
Our thoughts are with the Khoza family in this difficult time ?? pic.twitter.com/0Gs7DEW5Th
The club would like to send its sincere condolences to @orlandopirates chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza and his family following the passing of his wife, Mme Matina Elsie Khoza.
— Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) July 24, 2020
May they find comfort in the Lord Almighty during this sorrowful time ????. #RIPMmeMatinaKhoza
???Umphefumulo Wakho uLale Ngoxolo Ndlovukazi???. pic.twitter.com/FnunuD9Y83
— ???????? ???????????? (@mabaso_abel) July 24, 2020