SAFA mourns Chuene and Mofokeng
2 January 2021 – The
South African Football Association (SAFA) has joined millions of South Africans
in mourning the passing away of two prominent sports persons – Athletic South
Africa former President, Leonard Chuene and former Kaizer Chiefs captain, Ryder
Mofokeng.
Chuene died on Friday, 1 January 2021 while Mofokeng passed
away on Saturday, 2 January 2021.
Former Athletics South Africa (ASA) president, Leonard
Chuene was credited with founding the popular Soweto Marathon and was an
honorary member of the ultra-marathon, Comrades Marathon.
He competed in 12 Comrades Marathons between 1987 and 2000
and won several accolades in the process.
He was also the long-standing chairperson of the Diepkloof