President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the families of two young South African athletes, Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby player Luqobo Makwedini. Multiple outlets report that Ramaphosa issues his tribute following their deaths, describing them as sports stars who represented the country. One report notes that Ramaphosa and Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie lead national tributes for Adams, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana. That account says Adams dies in Cape Town.
Other coverage adds that international and football bodies also offer condolences. FIFA President Gianni Infantino sends sympathies for Adams, who is described as 25 years old. Reports also mention tributes from SAFA (the South African Football Association) and officials linked to South African football.
Across the articles, the common points are that both athletes’ deaths prompt condolences from President Ramaphosa, and that Adams receives additional tributes from FIFA leadership and South African football authorities.
