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Just weeks after a car accident claimed the life of former SA champion Simpiwe Pamana, another ex-champion, Lwandile Sityatha, succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident on Friday. The news of Sityatha’s death was announced by Boxing SA after the multiple champion was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Mdantsane a few days ago.
It was all smiles at the East London magistrate’s court in the camp of boxer Lusizo Manzana after the charges against him and his teammate Sinovuyo Mthintelwa were dropped on Monday. Manzana, Mthintelwa and four others were arrested in East London two weeks ago in connection with charges of possession of a stolen vehicle.
The future of two boxing champions remains unclear with boxing authorities keeping mum on whether action will be taken against them after their arrest for alleged car theft in East London at the weekend. ABU SADC bantamweight champion Lusizo Manzana and African Boxing Confederation bronze medallist Sinovuyo Mthintelwa were arrested together with four others after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle.