Tributes for Anele Ngcongca have flooded social media after the former Bafana Bafana star's death on Monday morning.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns defender, who had recently been released to play for AmaZulu, died in a car accident in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
“The accident happened near Fairbreeze on the N2. A woman had been driving a white BMW. The male passenger was flung from the vehicle and was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived. The driver is currently in a critical condition and was transported to hospital,” a traffic officer, not authorised to speak to the media, said.
It is understood the vehicle was travelling towards Durban when the driver lost control and veered down a steep embankment. The vehicle then overturned.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. A case of culpable homicide has been opened for investigation by Mtunzini police,” said police spokesperson Brig Jay Naicker.
Ngcongca's death sent shock waves across the country and led to a flood of messages in tribute to the star.
This can’t be, this can’t be, can it really be, ohhh nooooh no, 😭 Anele ? No oh no 😭 Ngcongca nooh maan 🙏🏿. To his family from us to you , please be strong in this time, death be not proud. Oh what a gentle and an athlete - to football family this is hailstorm ⛈ indeed MHSRIP pic.twitter.com/MYaFsjq86o
— Vina , Corporate Communications Manager (@alfavina) November 23, 2020
May your soul Rest in Peace Anele Ngcongca... Dead shall no be proud 2020 does wanna end easy 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/oJ75FEuCld
— 📀KABELO⚪ (@Kabzaleften) November 23, 2020
R.I.P Anele Ngcongca , one best to come out of Cape Town.I
— Ami (@AmiJaneD) November 23, 2020
In case you doubt his quality, here's a pic of him and Kevin De Bruyne while playing for Racing Genk in Belgium
R.I.P Gondo pic.twitter.com/Kox02mf0Wv
RIP Anele Ngcongca 🕊
— MaHlophe weSundowns (@BassBeee) November 23, 2020
Thank you for the memories Sir. pic.twitter.com/y4fzDoh9LM
A life well lived. A star in his own right. RIP Anele Ngcongca pic.twitter.com/gJ0IBI1ZkR
— Edzai Zvobwo (@edzaizv) November 23, 2020
You made your mark, Anele. I’ll remember those anecdotes you shared on how you took “Gingerman” under your wing at Genk; you even shared these pics. Thanks for the memories and rest well #TheTera16 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/aYKtTgL5aY
— Tromps Mothowagae دانيال (@DanieMothowagae) November 23, 2020
2020 is a horror movie. RIP Anele Ngcongca 💔 pic.twitter.com/xyerVJWuD8
— ZaⓂ️a_Tsela_ (@Zama_ZA_) November 23, 2020
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