The South African Football Association (SAFA) is saddened to hear about the passing of Elias Freddie Ngwenya, the father of SAFA Chief Medical Officer Dr Thulani Ngwenya.
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Ngwenya Senior passed away on Monday, 30 June 2025, and will be laid to rest on Sunday, 6 July 2025, in Mpumalanga. Dr Ngwenya acknowledged the support and condolence messages that the family has received after the loss. “Thank you very much for all the heartfelt messages I have been receiving since the passing of my father on Monday afternoon. He has gone to the waiting area to wait for the day when the trumpet will ring. Angisoli Lutho…. We thank God for his life and great importance in my life. The will of God has been fulfilled, and it is very well with my soul,” he said.
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The funeral service will start at 06h00 at KaNyamazane Alliance Church, and he will be laid to rest at Rocky Drift Cemetery. Safa shared their message of condolences. “We at Safa join in mourning his passing and trust that God will grant Dr Ngwenya and the family healing and comfort. May his soul rest in Peace.”
