We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Lesley Manyathela. This is a great loss, not only to Orlando Pirates and his family but the entire soccer fraternity and the country at large.

On behalf of Kaizer Chiefs I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Manyathela family, Orlando Pirates and the entire soccer fraternity. This is a great loss indeed. - Kaizer Chiefs MD Kaizer Motaung.

Manyathela's tragic death has curved a painful void in South Africa football. On behalf of the entire Amakhosi clan we would like to send Mrs. Manyathela - Lesley’s mother - our heart felt condolences, as this tragedy happened while she was concluding her Women’s Day celebrations. - Chiefs PRO Putco Mafani.