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west of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. Ndzori made his first breakthrough in 2000 when he made he mark at the Coca-Cola under U17 provincial tournament as a 13-year-old. Meyiwa was then scouted by Orlando Pirates after representing KwaZuluNatal and joined their academy shortly thereafter.
AMIDST THE CHAOS SURROUNDING THE SENZO MEYIWA CASE AND THE DESPERATE YEARNING FOR JUSTICE, MANY HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE RICH LEGACY THE GOALKEEPER LEFT BEHIND.
In 2006, Senzo Meyiwa was rewarded for his hard work at academy level and made his PSL debut in a 2-1 victory over AmaZulu. Ndzori became the Orlando Pirates number one during the 2007/08 season. The arrival of Moeneeb Joseph however, meant that he’d have to play second fiddle for the next four years. disturbing levels of poverty, to the highest class of society being unable to enjoy any of their good fortune due to the disastrous levels of crime (and everything else in between); leaving any form of a positive legacy is a tough ask.
It was in 2012 when Senzo Meyiwa’s patience paid off after wholeheartedly grabbing the number one position at Orlando Pirates following an injury to Josephs. Meyiwa made a total of six appearances for Bafana Bafana in which he kept five clean sheets while conceding just one goal. He was pivotal in South Africa qualifying for the 2015 AFCON, but was unfortunately gunned down before the tournament. Senzo Meyiwa would go on to represent everything good about South Africa during his playing career. Every football fan will tie ‘patience’ with Ndzori while most teammates of the
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deceased marvelled at his ability to forgive, his ability to make those around him smile and most of all his courage. In a society ridden with challenges, from the lowest class not knowing where their next meal is coming from due to the
The Senzo Meyiwa legacy that should never be forgotten Amidst the chaos surrounding the Senzo Meyiwa case and the desperate yearning for justice, many have forgotten about the rich legacy the goalkeeper left behind. We take a look at what some of his former teammates and opponents had to say about the unique qualities he developed with the hope of inspiring a nation desperate for inspiration.
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