R.I.P | Tributes Pour In For Popular South African Public Figure | More Details Here

According to various reputable sources Including the Comrades Marathon Association

 (CMA), the former Athletics South AfricaPresident Leonard Chuene has sadly passed away at the age of 68 year old.

Many South Africans have quickly took to Twitter to pay their tributes after hearing the news of Chuene’s unfortunate passing..

Gauteng MEC of education Panyaza Lesufi was one of those to pay tribute.

“May your family, friends and the entire sporting community be comforted. You stood on the side of those who were denied opportunities within the sporting fraternity. If it wasn’t you Mokgadi Semenya would have suffered more pain. It’s tough but go well my cadre. #RIPLeonardChuene” – wrote Lesufi

Popular South African Actress Rami Chuene also took the time to pay her respects to the late Leonard Chuene..

“We called him Buti-Buti. Rest In Peace Leonard Chuene. Tlou e kgolo! #RIPLeonardChuene”

Condolences to the friends and family of Leonard Chuene, May his soul rest in peace.