Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has passed away. Known as Dr Mnandi or Skizo on the SABC Sport show, Mkhonza passed away this morning after a battle with kidney failure, his family confirmed.

KIDNEY FAILURE

"Former Golden Arrows FC and Kaizer Chiefs defender Siphiwe Mkhonza has sadly passed on in the early hours of this morning at home. Mkhonza affectionally known as "Dr Mnandi" by his current employer SABC, has been suffering from kidney infection for a long time," his family said in a statement. The family said he was admitted at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital last month and was released after showing signs of recovery.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Mkhonza was being taken care of by his girlfriend and the mother of his three children ,Nondumiso Masengemi, at their home in Roodepoort. "The family wishes to thank his former employer and his colleagues at SABC, fellow football legends from the stable he belonged to and friends for their support during his illness," the statement reads. Mkhonza is survived by his children, his parents Joseph and Phindile Mkhonza and his brother. The family said they will communicate further details regarding funeral arrangements.