BREAKING: Top Pirates Goalkeeper Hijacked, Taken Hostage
Pirates Goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi Faces Terrifying Hijacking And 'Kidnapping' Incident
Shocking news has surfaced, revealing a harrowing ordeal involving Melusi Buthelezi, goalkeeper for Pirates, who reportedly fell victim to a hijacking and alleged ‘kidnapping’ incident.
According to reports from the Intelligence Bureau of South Africa, the incident unfolded while Buthelezi was driving in Thokoza. However, the exact timeline of the event remains unclear.
Buthelezi, a crucial member of the Pirates squad since the onset of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season, quickly rose to prominence, especially during Sipho Chaine’s injury absence.
This isn’t Buthelezi’s first encounter with serious crime. During his time at TS Galaxy in 2022, he was involved in another hijacking incident alongside his brother, resulting in stab wounds for both siblings.
The injuries were severe, requiring hospitalization, particularly for Buthelezi’s brother.
🙎🏿♂️ Pirates goalkeeper hijacked and taken hostage in Thokoza, Gauteng.
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The alarming incident adds to a series of notable occurrences involving Pirates players. Vincent Pule, a winger for the team, previously shared his own terrifying experience of a hijacking and hostage situation, recounting a night of captivity after a routine trip to the petrol station.
As details continue to emerge, the football community is left stunned by yet another unsettling episode highlighting the dangers faced by athletes off the field.
