On Monday morning the South African football comunity woke up to terrible news as Police confirmed the death 33-year Mamelodi Sundowns defender Anele Ngcongca, following a car accident in the early hours of the morning.

The South African Police Service's Brigadier Jay Naicker said of the accident: “It’s alleged that this morning, at 5am, a vehicle with two occupants lost control and overturned on the N2 freeway near Mtunzini. A 33-year-old man was declared dead at the scene. 

The driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. A case of culpable homicide has been opened for investigation by Mtunzini SAPS.”