RIP | Missing former SA Schools skipper Muzi Manyike confirmed dead

The sudden disappearance of former SA Schools captain Muzi Manyike in November 2020 has ended with the confirmation of his death.

He was 20.

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A statement on Tuesday confirmed that his body was positively identified by his family at the Ga-Rankuwa police station.

The cause of death of the former Jeppe High head boy is still not clear.

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The Lions paid their respects to their former player on social media, “The Lions family is absolutely devastated today to hear of the passing of one of our former Lions players, Muzi Manyike.

““On behalf of myself, our Chairman, Mr Altmann Allers and everyone in Lions Rugby, I want to send our deepest sympathies to the Manyike family. We honestly cannot believe it and it’s hard to find words right now,” said Rudolf Straeuli, Chief Executive Officer of the LRC.

Muzi, the Lions will miss you dearly and will always cherish your love and respect for the game, your rugby brothers, and the support staff. Our sincerest condolences and respect of privacy to the Manyike family in this time of anguish.

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The pride mourns the loss of ex-Lions player Manyike

The Lions family is absolutely devastated today to hear of the passing of one of our former Lions players, Muzi Manyike. pic.twitter.com/Wb4VhVAd1Z

— Xerox Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) February 16, 2021

Muzi, the Lions will miss you dearly and will always cherish your love and respect for the game, your rugby brothers, and the support staff.

Our sincerest condolences and respect of privacy to the Manyike family in this time of anguish.

— Xerox Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) February 16, 2021