Times Of Swaziland: NO VISION FOR ‘BULL’ STAR, 40 DAYS LATER

NO VISION FOR ‘BULL’ STAR, 40 DAYS LATER
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Melusi Mkhabela on 06/11/2024 07:12:00


MBABANE – Mbabane Highlanders’ resilient right-back, Melusi ‘Mega’
Magagula, who sustained a serious injury in September, is still without sight.
The injury occurred during a match against Royal Leopard at the KaLanga
Technical Centre, 40 days ago. This incident has dealt a significant blow to
Mbabane Highlanders. When contacted for comment, the club’s Public Relations
Officer (PRO), Kenneth Dlamini, expressed uncertainty regarding the player’s
recovery progress, stating that he had been preoccupied with unrelated matters.
“I have been away since last Thursday, which is why I don’t have a precise
update on the player,” he explained.
Dlamini was also asked about any alternative measures the team is considering
for Magagula’s recovery if there are no improvements. He admitted he was
unable to provide a direct answer, but promised to update the public once he had
more information on the player’s condition. In the meantime, Magagula’s
mother Lulu Mkhonta, was approached to discuss her son’s recovery and any
notable changes regarding his sight. She revealed that her son is still unable
to see.  The player lost his vision after Sibonelo ‘Jekwa’ Simelane, the
Royal Leopard player involved in the incident, reportedly delivered an elbow to
Magagula’s face.
Before the completion of the 40 days, a doctor, who requested to remain
anonymous and has insights into Magagula’s injury, described the situation as
unusual. The doctor suggested that the recent injury may have been exacerbated
by a similar incident from the previous season. Magagula has undergone several
scans, including a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan at Ekuphileni Clinic, a
procedure that cost approximately E15 000. MRI scans are a non-invasive
diagnostic imaging technique that employ radio waves and a strong magnetic field
to generate detailed images of the body’s interior.
They are used for diagnosing diseases, planning treatments and monitoring
treatment efficacy. MRIs can image nearly any part of the body, including the
brain and spinal cord, the heart and blood vessels, the bones and joints, as
well as organs in the pelvis and abdomen and the breast. Meanwhile, experts say
some vision loss can be still be restored after a month, depending on the cause.