Former Bafana Bafana Coach Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala Survives Death by a Whisker After Getting Shot
Former Bafana Bafana coach Stanley ‘Screamer’ Tshabalala is lucky to be alive after getting shot.
The Orlando Pirates technical director was shot during a house break-in at his home on Wednesday.
Stanley Tshabalala is currently recovering in hospital.
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Family Confirms Shooting: Official Statement on Stanley Tshabalala’s Recovery
Stanley Tshabalala’s family has confirmed the shooting incident in an official statement.
In a statement, a family spokesperson, Thato Matuka, said that the incident happened just after midday.
“Former Bafana Bafana coach Stanley “Screamer” Tshabalala was shot following a house break-in at the Tshabalala residence yesterday, just after Midday,” reads part of the statement.
According to the family statement, the matter is already under investigation.
“The matter is currently in the hands of the South African Police Services.”
Meanwhile, the family went on to thank members of the general public for the well wishes and also kindly requested privacy during this trying time.
“The Tshabalala family would like to thank the public for their messages of support during this time and have asked for privacy while Bra Stan is recovering,” the statement read.
Public Support and Concern: Messages of Well Wishes as Mzansi Expresses Shock over Crime Rate
Stanley Tshabalala, the 75-year-old former Sundowns coach, is the father of the late kwaito legend Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala from the renowned group TKZee, as well as Busi Tshabalala, a former BGM record executive. The shooting incident involving Stanley Tshabalala has deeply shocked and concerned people across South Africa. Netizens have expressed their heartfelt wishes for his speedy recovery while expressing their dismay at the prevailing crime rate in the country.
@DaliChili;
Speedy recovery grootman lenja eku dubulile ife ikhala, and must be thrown in the lake of fire alive
@Penelope_Makala;
The crime in this country , this is sad 😔
Speedy recovery 🙏🏽
@KelepileTh
Eish! So sad. Speedy Recovery Uncle Stan
@XUFFLER;
Speedy recovery to the legend 🙏🏿
@ShilengeSam;
Very sad and speedy recovery bra stan