Premier Soccer Referee League and CAF Referee Moeketsi Molelekoa Dies in Horrific Car Accident

• The local football fraternity has been plunged into mourning after the death of another of its servants
• Referee Moeketsi Molelekoa was killed in a car accident in the early hours of Saturday in the Free State State
• He was travelling near his home town of Botshabelo when the unfortunate incident occurred

Referee Moeketsi Molelekoa is no more.

The experienced South African Football Association whistelman was tragically killed in a car accident in the early hours of Saturday near his hometown of Botshabelo in the Free State. Images showed his Volkswagen mangled and warped into a truck that he had collided with, though details of the accident were still sketchy at the time of publication.

The Premier Soccer League said in a statement acknowledging Molelekoa's passing on social media:

"The PSL is saddened by the passing of match official, Moeketsi Molelekoa. The League sends heartfelt condolences to the Molelekoa family, SAFA, and the football fraternity at large."

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"The PSL will observe a moment of silence in his honour ahead of this weekend’s DStv Premiership, DStv Diski Challenge, and Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures. May his soul repose peacefully."

Sports Brief will update readers on developments when they happen.

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