The Kaizer Chiefs Family in its totality has sent a message of condolences to the family, friends of former midfielder, Abel “Chacklas” Shongwe who lost his mother, Janet on Wednesday, 04 November 2009.

Janet who died at the age of 71 after long illness has left behind her son, Abel Shongwe and daughter, Queen Shongwe.

The Shongwe Family has told kaizerchiefs.com that details for funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

Meanwhile, Abel Shongwe still mourning the sudden departure of his dearest mother took time to send a message of condolences to the family of his former teammate at Swallows Joseph Rapelego who passed away on Tuesday after allegedly taking his own life.

“It has been a very painful week, losing a former teammate and my mother,” said “Chacklas”.

“I knew Joseph (Rapelego) very well having played with him for two seasons in the 90s at Swallows. He was a very quiet boy and would never hurt even a fly. When I watched Zinedine Zidane in the past years he reminded me more of “Manelo” who was also a great footballer. I am still shocked with the news of his sudden departure and I would like to take this opportunity to sent my heartfelt condolences to the Rapelego Family,” he added.