Former Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mthokozisi Yende who is heavily linked with renowned choreographer, songwriter and singer Kelly Khumalo is currently going through one of the most bitter moments of his life.
“Tembisa Express” as he was affectionately known as before his abrupt disappearance from football who is rumoured to have fathered an almost two month old daughter with Kelly Khumalo is mourning the loss of his younger brother, Sihle Paris Yende, who died suddenly on Sunday, 4 June 2023.
This week, one of the most important members of Mthokozisi Yende’s family took to social media where they made this shocking announcement.
What’s the story?
On Wednesday, Mthokozisi Yende’s younger sister Nompumelelo Yende took to her Instagram stories where she shared a poster where she revealed the memorial service details of their late sibling, Sihle Paris Yende.
From the shared poster, Mthokozisi Yende’s younger sister Nompumelelo Yende revealed that the memorial service of their late sibling will be held on Thursday, 8 Jun 2023, from 5pm to 7:30pm at the Hang Awt, Endayeni, Tembisa.
Above : Mthokozisi Yende’s younger sister Nompumelelo Yende
In a different post on her Instagram stories, Nompumelelo Yende took to the popular platform where she shared a recent photo of her popular brother who played professional football for a living who is celebrating his 39th birthday.
As part of her caption, Nompumelelo Yende penned a heartfelt birthday message to the now 39 year old Tembisa born footballer where she wrote, “My life has always been a series of happy and magical moments, thanks to you bhuti (brother) @mthokozisi_yende10. I love you! I love you! Happy birthday”.
Above: An old family photo of Mthokozisi Yende and his two siblings.
Meanwhile, as of late, Mthokozisi Yende has taken to his Instagram stories where he re-shared the same photo which contains a heartfelt birthday message which was initially shared by her younger sister Nompumelelo Yende as he celebrates his latest birthday.