Shocking news has emerged that Pirates goalkeeper Melci Buthelezi has been hijacked and 'kidnapped'.
It is not clear when the incident occurred, but the South African Intelligence Service said the incident apparently occurred while the pirates were driving in Sokoza.
Buthelezi has been with Pirates since the beginning of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season and quickly became a key member of the team, especially during Sifo Chain's injury absence.
Pirates goalkeeper Melsi Buthelezi has been the victim of serious crime before.
Buthelezi, who was with TS Galaxy, was the victim of a hijacking in 2022 while on a trip with his brother and suffered stab wounds.
Both brothers had to be hospitalized, and Melushi's younger brother was particularly seriously injured.
“I went to a gas station to buy bread. After getting bread and an energy drink, I went to my car and when I arrived at my car, I felt someone behind me,” Pule said on the show. revealed.
“After I opened the door, someone grabbed me and told me to come with them. When they took me away, I told them to leave my partner and child alone. I took him, put him in the car, and drove around with him all night.”
Other notable incidents
Last year, Pirates winger Vincent Puel also spoke out about the hijacking and hostage crisis.
“I went to a gas station to buy bread. After getting bread and an energy drink, I went to my car and when I arrived at my car, I felt someone behind me,” Pule said on the show. revealed.
“After I opened the door, someone grabbed me and told me to come with them. When they took me away, I told them to leave my partner and child alone. I took him, put him in the car, and drove around with him all night.”
