Bafana Legend Siphiwe Tshabalala Makes Blanket Donation to Ease Winter Woes

• Siphiwe Tshabala continues to give back to South Africa, even if it's not on the soccer field
• Shabba's foundation recently donated 100 blankets to teams at the Khotso Primary School
• The Siphiwe Tshabala Foundation helps develop young football players in the country

There’s no denying that Siphiwe Tshabalala is a true South African icon.

The former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs star made many people happy during his time as a player, and now he’s doing the same off the field of play as well.

As noted by Soccer Laduma, Shabba recently helped ease the winter woes of many by donating 100 blankets.

Tshabala donates blankets to teams

Shabba’s foundation, the Siphiwe Tshabala Foundation, received the blankets from Sesli Blankets and donated them to teams camping at Khotso Primary School.

Khotso Sports grounds in Soweto is the venue for the Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation Soccer Tournament, another of the former player’s initiatives.

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The tournament is open to teams from across South Africa, both male and female between the ages of 15 and 20. The tournament aims to provide a platform for the players to showcase their talents, Media Update reported.

The tournament was first played in 2013.

What Tshabala's foundation does

Shabba’s foundation doesn’t only help develop young footballers, as the former player has also used it to help those in need.

As noted by Diski 365, the foundation was in Kwa-Zulu Natal last year with food parcels and blankets for families affected by floods that ripped through the province.

Verulam and Isithokosizo Primary were just two places they visited during their donation drive.

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An elephant showed off more footballing technique than many of us could ever hope to possess, Sports Brief reported.

On the other side of the kickabout was the legendary Siphiwe Tshabalala.

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The Bafana Bafana legend shared a video on his Instagram of him and his wife, Bokang Montjane, having a great time with the magnificent beast, which is called Damara.

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11 June holds a very special place in the hearts of all South Africans.

On that day, the country competed in its first FIFA World Cup as tournament hosts, drawing against Mexico.

But the day will forever be immortalised for another reason: itsagainst the Mexicans, Sports Brief reported.