Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has conveyed his gratitude at the overwhelming stream of condolences the family received after the death of his mother, Mabel Khumalo.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that Mabel Khumalo, Doc Khumalo’s mother and wife of Amakhosi founding member Eliakim ‘Pro’ Khumalo, had died.

Details of the funeral were also shared on Chiefs’ official website, which reads as follows: The funeral of Mme Mabel will take place on Friday [April 3].

‘The family has made a public plea to the sympathisers to allow the funeral to carry on with the attendance only of the family representatives.

‘The plea is in adherence to the government’s Covid-19 regulation of the number of people and social distancing allowed in gatherings. This applies to paying homage at the family residence‚ [which] is restricted to family members under the circumstances.

‘We request Amakhosi family to adhere to this advisory and to continue to offer condolences by using various online methods of communication.

‘Cooperation in this difficult time will be appreciated and comforting to Doctor Khumalo and the bereaved family.

‘Akuhlanga lungehlanga Mntungwa.’