South Africa mourns shooting of captain
By Agencies in Johannesburg | China Daily | Updated: 2014-10-28 07:27
Star goalkeeper killed protecting girlfriend during home invasion
South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders while trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.
The 27-year-old Orlando Pirates goalkeeper died on Sunday after being hit by a single shot in the chest at the home of girlfriend Kelly Khumalo, a local actress and singer, in the township of Vosloorus.
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