CSA shock at killings

Motive unknown for slaying of Given Nkosi and Charlson Maseko. BODIES OF TWO COACHES FOUND IN BATHROOM

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has expressed shock and sadness on hearing of the murder of two coaches and critical injuries sustained by two others during an incident at a clubhouse at the Main Cricket Stadium, 19th Avenue, in Laudium, west of Pretoria.

The bodies of the coaches – Given Nkosi, 24, and Charlson Maseko, 26 – were found in the bathroom of the clubhouse at 7am yesterday morning. They had injuries to their heads.

The badly injured KFC Mini Cricket coordinator Kagiso Masubelele, 27, and Obed Harvey Agbomadzie, 27, the Laudium Hub head coach and coordinator, were found in one of the bedrooms. They were admitted to hospital.

Police spokesperson Captain Augustinah Selepe said the men were discovered after a community member, Umar Assad, arrived at the clubhouse.

“He alerted the security guards, who contacted the police,” said Selepe.

CSA CEO Haroon Lorgat said the news had come as a huge shock to the entire CSA family. “These are all dedicated cricket administrators and coaches who have been making a huge difference to the communities in which they operate, providing an important source of upliftment and hope, particularly to our youth.

“Indeed, what they have been doing goes far beyond the game of cricket,” Lorgat said.

“This is devastating news for the Northerns cricket community,” said Northerns Cricket Union chief executive Jacques Faul.

“They have been a highly valued and integral part of our talent pipeline development programme, particularly in the Laudium community, he added.

“I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives and we pray that those who are injured will make a quick recovery,” said Lorgat.

Selepe said the motive for the attacks was unknown. –