Minister Kodwa pays tribute to boxing legend Dingaan Thobela

The passing of Dingaan Thobela, the legendary South African boxer, has plunged the nation into mourning., has expressed deep sadness at the loss of this esteemed athlete.

Boxing legend Thobela, fondly leaves behind a legacy that resonates profoundly in the realm of sports, evoking heartfelt tributes from across the globe.Thobela, affectionately known as “,” had a remarkable professional career spanning from 1986 to 2006. He achieved numerous accolades, including multiple world boxing titles such as the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association lightweight, as well as the World Boxing Council super-middleweight titles.

Reflecting on Dingaan’s Thobela iconic bouts, the Minister added, “Thobela fought in some of the most memorable bouts, such as the fights against Tony Lopez for the WBA lightweight title and against Glenn Catley to win the WBC super-middleweight title. Through his success and popularity, Thobela was one of the world’s standout fighters in a golden period of South African boxing.

Expressing condolences to Thobela’s family and the boxing community, he concluded, “I join millions in mourning the passing of the Rose of Soweto.”The news of Thobela’s passing emerged on Monday evening when authorities discovered his body at his flat in Johannesburg. Childhood friend Eddie Mutungutungu confirmed the sad news as reported by

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