Limpopo-born PSL match commissioner laid to rest

The late Premier Soccer League match Commissioner, Rudzani Mulaudzi was buried at his home village in Ha-Dumasi, Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo on Wednesday.

The 60-year-old passed away last week following a long-illness. During the soccer Zone show on SABC 1 on Monday, former referee Victor Hlungwani described Mulaudzi, also known as “Vho RR” as one of the most intelligent match officials in the country.’

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Among the mourners at his funeral was the Limpopo MEC for Social development Florence Radzilani, Vhembe District Municipality Executive Mayor Miyelani Chauke, his former colleagues Victor Hlungwani, Lufuno Nemagovhani, Jelly Chavani, Khamusi Razwimisani, Olani Kwinda and Thendo Makhavhu among others.

Besides his job as a Match commissioner, Mulaudzi was an employee at the Department of Social Development in the Vhembe District. He has been described as a valued and hardworking staff member at the department.

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“Beyond his dedicated public service, he was an extraordinary community pillar who served passionately as part of the refereeing crew for SAFA Vhembe,” the department said.

“The provincial leadership extends its deepest condolences to the Mulaudzi family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Vhembe community during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peaceful eternal strength.”