Kaizer Chiefs supremo Kaizer Motaung celebrated his birthday on Tuesday with the icing on the cake that he will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame in November.
Distinguished guests including luminaries from the world of sport, entertainment, and government will come together to pay tribute to Motaung’s unparalleled achievements.
Motaung is the founder of Chiefs, the biggest and most supported club in South Africa. Amakhosi have also won the most number of trophies in SA football history.
Johnny Burger, the South African Hall of Fame chairman, said Motaung’s remarkable legacy would be honoured for his “unwavering dedication, profound impact, and indelible mark on the sport”, as well as for his major contribution as a world-class footballer, administrator and business leader.
“Dr Kaizer Motaung, an iconic figure in South African sports history, has significantly shaped the landscape of football in the nation,” said Burger.
“As the visionary founder and chairman of the renowned Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, his influence reaches far beyond the field.
“With this induction, his extraordinary contributions will be permanently enshrined in the annals of the South African Hall of Fame.”
He explained further: “Your nomination for this prestigious award is a testament to your enduring commitment and your ability to effect positive change in the lives of countless individuals through your remarkable work.”
Previous inductees into the South African Hall of Fame include former president Nelson Mandela, Gary Player, the 1995 and 2007 Springbok Rugby World Cup winning teams, Jomo Sono, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Bafana Bafana’s 1996 Africa Cup of Nations winning team.
Motaung’s induction into the South African Hall of Fame will also be celebrated at the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on November 11.
