Times Of Swaziland: RUGBY STAR COMMITS SUICIDE

RUGBY STAR COMMITS SUICIDE
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Ntokozo Magongo on 17/02/2021 08:23:00


MBABANE – Shocking.
Former rugby national team Sizeze and Vondos rugby player Ncamiso ‘Magesi’
Manyatsi is alleged to have ended his life after he was found hanging from house
rafters at his home KaNdinda, Ntondozi in the Manzini region. The high-profile
player was also assisting the Eswatini Rugby Union (ERU) when it comes to
refereeing and was now a coach before his untimely death. ERU’s President
Simanga Magagula confirmed the sad news yesterday, passing their sincere
condolences to the Manyatsi family, friends and colleagues.
“We were informed that he killed himself. He is a former Sizeze player and was
playing position nine in the squad. He was also of good use in the union as he
gave assistance in refereeing while playing for the Vondos rugby club,” the
president lamented.
Magagula further stated that they were still not aware of what could have
prompted the deceased to take such a decision (ending his life). “The day when
we were informed of the news, no one was aware of what might have caused him to
end his life like this. We as the rugby union would like to pass our deepest
condolences to his family,” he added. Manyatsi’s brother Mthobisi said they
were still shocked by the incident. He said his brother did not leave any
suicide note to let them know what could have forced him to hang himself. A
source close to the matter said the deceased had pending cases with the police
and it is suspected that this is one of the reasons that could have convinced
him to commit suicide. His brother said Manyatsi was still to be buried,
admitting that, as a family, they were struggling to raise funds for the
funeral.
Assist
“We plead with those who can assist, especially financially with the funeral
arrangements. He grew up loving rugby and was now working as a coach and
referee. We want to give him at least a proper funeral worthy of his status as a
sportsperson,” he said. The brother stated that those willing to assist the
family can contact 7633 0513. Dlamini’s demise comes while the rugby family
was still mourning the sad passing away of police officer and former Mbabane
Cheetahs rugby team player Bongani Phumlani Mndzebele who was among the 11
police officers who died in a fatal road accident last year along the
Mhlaleni/Ngwane Park road.