Former Orlando Pirates Enforcer Thandani Ntshumayelo’s Assault Case Gets Posptoned

• Thandani Ntshumayelo was arrested on assault charges by his partner after an incident on Friday, 29 March 2024
• Ntshumayeo's case was postponed to May 21 after he appeared at the Randburg magistrate’s court on Thursday, 4 April
• The 33-year-old played for clubs such as Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United and Moroka Swallows while he also received a four-year ban for drug abuse

Thandani Ntshumayelo appeared at the Randburg magistrate court on Thursday, 4 April, to face assault charges.

The 33-year-old former Orlando Pirates midfielder was arrested on Friday, March 29, after an incident between himself and his partner.

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A four-year drug ban hampered Ntshumayelo's career, while he admitted his lifestyle was similar to former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lerato Chabangu, who has fallen on difficult times financially.

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Ntshumayelo spoke about how his career curtailed in the tweet below:

After his case, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the former midfielder got into a fight with his partner during an argument with his friends.

Speaking to Times Live, the spokesperson said:

“Ntshumayelo then allegedly became aggressive to her, slapped her in the face, grabbed her by her head and hit it against the wall. She further alleges he then pushed her to the ground."

While the former Pirates midfielder got into trouble for drugs, Kaizer Chiefs veteran Itumeleng Khune returned to the club following his suspension for alleged drunken misconduct.

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Sultan Sultan was sympathetic to Ntshumayelo's lifestyle habits:

"Let players enjoy their lives, no one judged him for cocaine usage. I mean, a 9-5 young professional, after getting paid, they spend. It's how life works."

Tsie Maja says players need help:

"A financial education is needed for these players."

Thulani Mkhwanazi thinks Ntshumayelo must be more responsible:

"Yho, adults be irresponsible."

Monica Mphato thinks it's only getting worse for the former Pirates player:

"The next thing is that we will be hearing that he's broke and homeless."

Sello Blonde Makgele said players must learn from legends:

"John Dungi Moeti told them a long time ago. They didn't listen."

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Source: Briefly News