Dingaan Thobela found dead at his place of residence
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- April 29, 2024
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South African Boxing Icon Dingaan “Rose of Soweto” Thobela was found dead at his place of residence on Monday evening. The 57-year-old was reportedly battling with an undisclosed illness. He was found dead in his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg by family members.
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His childhood friend Eddie Mutungutungu confirmed to Sowetan that the former world champion was found dead after several attempts to contact him drew a blank.
BOXING ICON DINGAAN THOBELA SHOCKINGLY FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME ON MONDAY
“He was strangely unavailable on his mobile,” Mutungutungu told Sowetan.
“His family, accompanied by police, managed to gain access to his place of residence and found he had passed on.”
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