Orlando Pirates Star Midfielder Vincent Pule Becomes Victim of Hijacking and Kidnapping

• Orlando Pirates midfielder Vincent Pule has become another South African crime statistic
• Pule was the victim of a hijacking on Sunday but was left unharmed during the ordeal
• This came months after the hijacking and murder of former Bidvest Wits player Charles Yohane

Orlando Pirates midfield maestro Vincent Pule has survived a hijacking and kidnapping incident that happened in Johannesburg on Sunday night.

Pule was driving in his black BMW when the incident happened, according to unconfirmed reports.

According to The Citizen via the Daily Sun, Pirates media officer Thandi Merafe said:

“The ordeal happened and the player is safe. I cannot give more details on the incident until investigations are concluded.”

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The article reported that several other items were taken from the 30-year-old during the ordeal. It also went on to state that the suspects involved in the crime were later arrested after allegedly using his bank card to buy alcohol in Soweto. Police apparently refused to confirm this report while the matter remained under investigation.

This comes after Pule said he hoped for an injury-free season after his 2021/22 campaign was hampered by various setbacks.

Tragically, former Bidvest Wits and Zimbabwean international player Charles Yohane was murdered during a hijacking in February. The 48-year-old Yohane had been working as an e-hailing driver when the crime occurred, with his body found on the side of the Soweto Highway.

In November 2021, former Buccaneers defender Patrick Phungwayo was arrested in connection with hijacking, housebreaking and being in possession of stolen property.

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As reported by Sports Brief, the unknown Spaniard has been derogatorily referred to as a "plumber" by disrespectful local football fans. Earlier this month, club chairman Irvin Khoza hit back unflinchingly at this sector of the local football game.

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