The soccer fraternity has suffered another major loss following the death of Mamelodi Sundowns player Motjeka Madisha.

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The soccer star apparently died in a car crash in the early hours of this morning in Johannesburg. Details surrounding his passing are still sketchy but his passing was confirmed by the South Africa Football players union.

“#RIP #MotjekaMadisha, we are heartbroken. The @Masandawana defender passed away in a car accident in Johannesburg, in the early hours of this morning. Our condolences to his family, friends, and football fraternity,” wrote the union on Twitter.

News of the rising stars’ passing has sent shockwaves across all social media platforms and messages of condolences are pouring in to his family and friends. His family has not released a statement as yet nor the football club however a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation of apparently her sister confirming his death has gone viral on Twitter.Sundowns said in a statement sent to TimesLIVE that they would issue a more detailed statement during the course of the day on Sunday after speaking the family.

“We have become aware of certain media reports concerning Motjeka Madisha and will make an announcement in due course‚” the club said.

Madisha’s death comes just weeks after former Sundowns team-mate Anele Ngcongca’s fatal car crash last month.