TS Galaxy Star Lentswe Motaung Hospitalised After Hijacking Ahead of Pirates Clash
- TS Galaxy defender Lentswe Motaung is receiving hospital treatment after a reported hijacking in Thokoza ahead of the club’s Betway Premiership clash
- The 21-year-old right-back was reportedly injured during the incident, while his Volkswagen Polo remains missing as more details are awaited
- The incident comes just hours before TS Galaxy face Orlando Pirates, leaving questions over Motaung’s availability for the crucial encounter
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TS Galaxy defender Lentswe Motaung has reportedly been hijacked and injured in Thokoza, Gauteng, ahead of the club’s Betway Premiership match against Orlando Pirates on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The 21-year-old right-back is receiving treatment in hospital after the incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 10 October.
Xoli Zondo highlighted the incident in a post published on X on Tuesday morning. Zondo wrote:
“21-year-old PSL player hijacked whilst driving his unregistered VW in Thokoza. Motaung is currently in hospital after sustaining serious injuries.”
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Missing Volkswagen Polo and appeal for information
Vehicle Trackers also reported the alleged hijacking on social media, identifying Phola Park in Thokoza as the location. The organisation stated:
“He is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital, while the hijacked vehicle remains missing. The vehicle had not yet been registered and was still operating with a permit at the time of the hijacking.”
Vehicle Trackers appealed to the public to contact its hotline on 071 132 3563 or send a message to its inbox with information about the missing vehicle or the suspects.
The circumstances surrounding the incident and the extent of Motaung’s injuries have not been independently confirmed.
Orlando Pirates clash and Motaung’s season
Motaung’s reported absence could affect TS Galaxy’s preparations for their meeting with Orlando Pirates at Orlando Amstel Arena, scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday evening.
The defender has been a regular starter this season. He also earned the Man of the Match award against Sekhukhune United on 5 September 2026.
Motaung joined TS Galaxy’s senior set-up in 2024 and featured in 27 matches across competitions last season.
TS Galaxy had not publicly commented on the reported incident at the time of writing. The club’s preparations for the Pirates fixture therefore continue amid uncertainty over the defender’s availability.
Motaung’s recovery remains the immediate priority, while further information is awaited on the missing vehicle and the circumstances of the reported hijacking.
TS Galaxy deleted meme before Orlando Pirates clash
Briefly News previously reported that TS Galaxy deleted a controversial social media meme after supporters interpreted it as a reference to alleged match-fixing involving Orlando Pirates.
The post, shared on Thursday, 8 October 2026, sparked debate among football fans, with some treating it as a serious allegation while others dismissed it as ordinary football banter. The controversy unfolded ahead of the MTN8 final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
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