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Senzo Meyiwa shot dead: South Africa goalkeeper and captain killed following 'altercation' Senzo Meyiwa shot dead: South Africa goalkeeper and captain killed 'protecting pop star girlfriend Kelly Khumalo from burglars'
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The captain and goalkeeper of South Africa's national football team, Senzo Meyiwa, has been shot dead, police have confirmed. The captain and goalkeeper of South Africa's national football team has been shot dead while trying to protect his pop star girlfriend from intruders, officials said.
The shooting happened after several men entered a house in the Vosloorus township near Johannesburg at about 8pm local time on Sunday, police said. Senzo Meyiwa, 27, was killed in a suspected robbery at actress and singer Kelly Khumalo's home in the Vosloorus township near Johannesburg at around 8pm local time on Sunday.
"There was an altercation. Senzo Meyiwa was shot,” the official South African police Twitter account said. "Two guys entered the house and demanded cellphones, money and other valuables," the provincial official for community safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malubane, told reporters at the scene.
"Two suspects went into the house, one remained outside. The three fled on foot after the shooting." "Senzo tried to protect Kelly because one of the men had a gun pointed towards her."
Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa died after being shot at his home in Vosloorus, a township 20km south of Johannesburg   While the two men entered the house a third waited outside, and all three fled when gunfire was heard, police said. Meyiwa was taken to hospital, but declared dead on arrival.
Police said a reward of 150,000 rand (about £8,500) had been offered for information leading to an arrest. A reward of 150,000 rand (£8,500) has been offered for information leading to an arrest, while police called for calm among angry crowds at the house and hospital and said they would "do all we can to bring Meyiwa’s killers book".
“We can assure all South Africans that we will do all can to bring Meyiwa’s killers book,” police added. Meyiwa captained South Africa in their last four matches in the African Nations Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal, and played on Saturday when his club Orlando Pirates advanced to the semi-finals of the South African League Cup.
“We know there are upset and hurt people at the house where incident occurred and at hospital. Calm please.” South Africa coach Ephraim Mashaba and several of Meyiwa's team mates assembled at the hospital where he died, while Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza said in a statement: "This is a sad loss which ever way you look at it - to Senzo's family, his extended family, Orlando Pirates and to the nation."
There were unconfirmed reports that Mr Meyiwa, who played for South Africa's Orlando Pirates team, had been at his girlfriend's house in Vosloorus when someone tried to rob him. Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa died after being shot at his home in Vosloorus, a township 20km south of Johannesburg
Teammates, footballers and sports stars expressed their shock and grief in messages on Twitter.Teammates, footballers and sports stars expressed their shock and grief in messages on Twitter.
Former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder and Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng tweeted: "TRAGEDY!!!! R.I.P. Senzo Meyiwa. My condolences to his family&friends."
South African cricketer Vernon Philander said on Twitter: "My thoughts and prayers goes out the family of Senzo Meyiwa. May you find the comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. RIP."
South African footballer Dean Furman, who plays for Doncaster Rovers, wrote: "Beyond devastated at the loss of our captain and friend Senzo Meyiwa. Thoughts and  prayers are with his family and friends at this terrible time."South African footballer Dean Furman, who plays for Doncaster Rovers, wrote: "Beyond devastated at the loss of our captain and friend Senzo Meyiwa. Thoughts and  prayers are with his family and friends at this terrible time."
And Andile Jali said: "Just got a call and I was sleeping but now I can't sleep." Andile Jali, who plays in the Belgian first division, said: "Just got a call and I was sleeping but now I can't sleep."
The Pirates said: “The Orlando-Pirates family has learned with sadness of the untimely death of our number 1 keeper & captain Senzo Meyiwa.” Former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder and Ghana international Kevin Prince Boateng said on Twitter: "TRAGEDY!!!! RIP Senzo Meyiwa. My condolences to his family and friends."
Club chairman Dr Irvin Khoza added: "This is a sad loss to Senzo's family especially his children, to Orlando Pirates and the nation." And South African cricketer Vernon Philander said: "My thoughts and prayers goes out the family of Senzo Meyiwa. May you find the comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. RIP."
The Press Association contributed to this report.