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Former Kaizer Chiefs‚ Orlando Pirates‚ Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana coach Ted Dumitru collapsed in a shopping mall and was rushed to hospital on Thursday‚ but could not be saved.

He was 76 years old.

South African Football Association confirmed in a tweet on Thursday.

Dumitru led Kaizer Chiefs to back-to-back PSL titles between 2004 and 2005. He also coached Orlando Pirates. Details are still sketchy at the moment stage but centre management is expected to release a statement related to an incident in the mall later on Thursday.

Dumitru last worked as a technical director for Mamelodi Sundowns‚ where he won back-to-back Premier Soccer League titles in 1997-98 and 1998-99.
He repeated that feat with Kaizer Chiefs in 2003-04‚ 2004-05‚ for a total of four league titles‚ a number that has only been equalled by Gordon Igesund.

He coached Bafana at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt‚ where they failed to win a game to exit in the first round.

Dumitru moved to South Africa‚ via coaching stints in the rest of Africa‚ from native Romania in 1985.
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The Teletubbies drama between Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane and sports anchor Robert Marawa played itself out this week.


According to Sunday World ,  Mosimane rejected Marawa's invite for an interview on Metro FM sports show 083 Sports@6 with Robert Marawa on Thursday night.
That's because the coach was retaliating against Marawa for snubbing him at the Telkom Knockout final post-match interview at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday night.
Marawa was then forced to interview Mosimane's assistant coach Rhulani Mokoena on radio after the former Bafana Bafana mentor gave him the cold shoulder.
At the stadium, Mosimane, whose team trounced Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 to clinch the trophy, was interviewed by Marawa's colleague Phumlani Msibi.
Msibi then announced that he was handing over the ropes to Marawa to interview Chiefs' coach Steve Khompela.
Usually one anchor interviews both coaches.
But the latest Tinky Winky episode between the two happened, despite suggestions by Marawa's boss at SuperSport, Imtiaz Patel, that they would not tolerate personal grudges on their TV shows.
SuperSport spokesman Clinton van der Berg said: "There is no issue. As per the producer's discretion... Robert was assigned Chiefs and Phumlani was assigned Sundowns. Any suggestion of anything improper with this arrangement is mischievous."
Sundowns spokesman Thulani Thuswa confirmed Mosimane was invited by Metro FM, but did not honour the invite.
"The coach was not well, that's why we sent Rhulani and the players to the interview," he said.
SABC spokesman Kaizer Kganyago confirmed Mosimane failed to pitch up for the interview.
"The SABC invited him via the team," said Kganyago. "They came back and said he was not available and that Rhulani and the players would attend the show."
But sources at both the SABC and SuperSport maintain the beef between the two men runs deep and will not end any time soon.
Their beef, according to one SABC insider, started in 2010 when Mosimane took over as Bafana Bafana coach and fired Marawa's sister Gugu from the national team.
She was the assistant team manager.
According to a source at SuperSport: "Marawa's producer Beverly Maphangwa extended the invite to Mosimane . She sent it to the club's communication team. But Mosimane told the communication team he was not interested because of how he was treated at the post-match interview on Wednesday. He was right. Since when does SuperSport use two anchors in post-match interviews?
"This was a ruse to protect Marawa's shenanigans. This is childish and somebody must stop it."
Another tipster, a Mamelodi Sundowns club official who did not want to be named, confirmed Mosimane was pissed off with how Marawa treated him on Wednesday.
"It was choreographed to make sure Robert does not interview Pitso," said the official.
"This was meant to embarrass him [Pitso].
"After refusing to go to the interview, we sent our goalkeeper and coach Rhulani Mokoena to represent the club."

source: Sundayworld
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The Teletubbies drama between Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane and sports anchor Robert Marawa played itself out this week.


According to Sunday World ,  Mosimane rejected Marawa's invite for an interview on Metro FM sports show 083 Sports@6 with Robert Marawa on Thursday night.
That's because the coach was retaliating against Marawa for snubbing him at the Telkom Knockout final post-match interview at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday night.
Marawa was then forced to interview Mosimane's assistant coach Rhulani Mokoena on radio after the former Bafana Bafana mentor gave him the cold shoulder.
At the stadium, Mosimane, whose team trounced Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 to clinch the trophy, was interviewed by Marawa's colleague Phumlani Msibi.
Msibi then announced that he was handing over the ropes to Marawa to interview Chiefs' coach Steve Khompela.
Usually one anchor interviews both coaches.
But the latest Tinky Winky episode between the two happened, despite suggestions by Marawa's boss at SuperSport, Imtiaz Patel, that they would not tolerate personal grudges on their TV shows.
SuperSport spokesman Clinton van der Berg said: "There is no issue. As per the producer's discretion... Robert was assigned Chiefs and Phumlani was assigned Sundowns. Any suggestion of anything improper with this arrangement is mischievous."
Sundowns spokesman Thulani Thuswa confirmed Mosimane was invited by Metro FM, but did not honour the invite.
"The coach was not well, that's why we sent Rhulani and the players to the interview," he said.
SABC spokesman Kaizer Kganyago confirmed Mosimane failed to pitch up for the interview.
"The SABC invited him via the team," said Kganyago. "They came back and said he was not available and that Rhulani and the players would attend the show."
But sources at both the SABC and SuperSport maintain the beef between the two men runs deep and will not end any time soon.
Their beef, according to one SABC insider, started in 2010 when Mosimane took over as Bafana Bafana coach and fired Marawa's sister Gugu from the national team.
She was the assistant team manager.
According to a source at SuperSport: "Marawa's producer Beverly Maphangwa extended the invite to Mosimane . She sent it to the club's communication team. But Mosimane told the communication team he was not interested because of how he was treated at the post-match interview on Wednesday. He was right. Since when does SuperSport use two anchors in post-match interviews?
"This was a ruse to protect Marawa's shenanigans. This is childish and somebody must stop it."
Another tipster, a Mamelodi Sundowns club official who did not want to be named, confirmed Mosimane was pissed off with how Marawa treated him on Wednesday.
"It was choreographed to make sure Robert does not interview Pitso," said the official.
"This was meant to embarrass him [Pitso].
"After refusing to go to the interview, we sent our goalkeeper and coach Rhulani Mokoena to represent the club."

source: Sundayworld
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Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chief goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has allegedly been ducking and diving a bill of R100000 for his Vaseline endorsement deal.


But his former business manager Phumza Nohashe has since issued him with a letter of demand , requesting payment for her unpaid services for securing him the R1-million deal three years ago.
Khune, however, rejected Nohashe's claim, saying he had paid her in full.
According to his new manager Thato Matuka: "I engaged Itu on this matter. As far as he is concerned, Ms Nohashe had been settled in two installments."
But Matuka could not provide the dates on which the two payments were made.

Nohashe was adamant that Khune never coughed up a single cent of her 10% of the pie, but said she had decided to move on.
"I have since laid the matter to rest and have decided to move on with my life," she said. - Aubrey Mothombeni
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Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chief goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has allegedly been ducking and diving a bill of R100000 for his Vaseline endorsement deal.


But his former business manager Phumza Nohashe has since issued him with a letter of demand , requesting payment for her unpaid services for securing him the R1-million deal three years ago.
Khune, however, rejected Nohashe's claim, saying he had paid her in full.
According to his new manager Thato Matuka: "I engaged Itu on this matter. As far as he is concerned, Ms Nohashe had been settled in two installments."
But Matuka could not provide the dates on which the two payments were made.

Nohashe was adamant that Khune never coughed up a single cent of her 10% of the pie, but said she had decided to move on.
"I have since laid the matter to rest and have decided to move on with my life," she said. - Aubrey Mothombeni
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2015 Telkom Knockout Champions Mamelodi Sundowns will take a time off ahead of their busy schedule to attend a Christmas party in Moretele Park on Saturday.

The club has announced in a press statement that players would be attending the Motsepe Foundation Christmas event despite their much anticipated clash with Orlando Pirates on Sunday.
Pitso’s side will take on Eric Tinkler’s troops at the Loftus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
"The concert includes performances from the likes of: Mafikizolo, Big Nuz, Dr Malinga, Uhuru, Zahara, Nathi, Vusi Nova, Durban Nyts, AKA, DJ Tira, Duncan, Trompies, Mdu, Boomshaka, Mandoza, and many more," the club adds.
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2015 Telkom Knockout Champions Mamelodi Sundowns will take a time off ahead of their busy schedule to attend a Christmas party in Moretele Park on Saturday.

The club has announced in a press statement that players would be attending the Motsepe Foundation Christmas event despite their much anticipated clash with Orlando Pirates on Sunday.
Pitso’s side will take on Eric Tinkler’s troops at the Loftus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
"The concert includes performances from the likes of: Mafikizolo, Big Nuz, Dr Malinga, Uhuru, Zahara, Nathi, Vusi Nova, Durban Nyts, AKA, DJ Tira, Duncan, Trompies, Mdu, Boomshaka, Mandoza, and many more," the club adds.
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Sundowns have may won Wednesday night’s Telkom Knockout final‚ but the Presidency said it was the South African National Aids Council (Sanac) that “scored big”.

“Sanac distributed half a million condoms to the approximately 56000 football supporters at the Moses Mabhida Stadium as part of its ongoing campaign to promote healthy lifestyles and urge South Africans to abstain‚ be faithful‚ condomise and circumcise in the fight against HIV and Aids‚” the Presidency said.
Cyril Ramaphosa‚ the country’s deputy president and Sanac chairperson‚ “commended the match organisers‚ sponsors‚ fans and the 25 volunteers who distributed the condoms for making the HIV-awareness activation a success”.
Ramaphosa “wished all South Africans a safe and enjoyable festive break and called on citizens and all sectors of society to make the achievement of an HIV-free South Africa a priority”‚ a statement said.
Sundowns won the match against Kaizer Chiefs 3-1.
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Sundowns have may won Wednesday night’s Telkom Knockout final‚ but the Presidency said it was the South African National Aids Council (Sanac) that “scored big”.

“Sanac distributed half a million condoms to the approximately 56000 football supporters at the Moses Mabhida Stadium as part of its ongoing campaign to promote healthy lifestyles and urge South Africans to abstain‚ be faithful‚ condomise and circumcise in the fight against HIV and Aids‚” the Presidency said.
Cyril Ramaphosa‚ the country’s deputy president and Sanac chairperson‚ “commended the match organisers‚ sponsors‚ fans and the 25 volunteers who distributed the condoms for making the HIV-awareness activation a success”.
Ramaphosa “wished all South Africans a safe and enjoyable festive break and called on citizens and all sectors of society to make the achievement of an HIV-free South Africa a priority”‚ a statement said.
Sundowns won the match against Kaizer Chiefs 3-1.
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Absa Premiership

Full Time: Ajax Cape Town 1-2 Orlando Pirates
Date: 4 November 2015
Venue: Cape Town Stadium
Orlando Pirates earned their second successive Absa Premiership win on Wednesday night when they beat Ajax Cape Town 2-1 at Cape Town Stadium.
The Buccaneers started the better of the two teams and created their first chance on goal in the tenth minute when Kermit Erasmus slipped Thabo Rakhale through on goal, but he shot over with just the keeper to beat.
Eight minutes later Erasmus found the back of the net when he headed home a right wing cross from Ntsikelelo Nyauza, 1-0.
In the 23rd minute Pirates doubled their lead when a through ball from Thandani Ntshumayelo saw Lehlohonolo Majoro with only the keeper to beat and he made no mistake to make it 2-0.
Four minutes later Ajax were able to pull a goal back when Toriq Losper turned home a left-wing cross from Riyaad Norodien at close range, 2-1.
Ajax finished the stronger of the two teams in the opening half and almost pulled level in the 43rdminute when Granwald Scott unleashed a thunderous 22-yard shot, but he was superbly denied by the keeper.
The half ended 2-1 in favour of Pirates.
The Buccaneers had the first real effort on goal ten minutes into the second half when Menzi Masuku unleashed a powerful 22-yard strike which was superbly turned over the post by the palm of the Ajax keeper.
In the 62nd minute Abbubaker Mobara should have equalised for Ajax when he broke behind the Pirates defence in a counter-attack, but he was superbly denied, twice, by the keeper who made a double save.
Four minutes later Nathan Pualse came close to scoring for Ajax, but he headed a Franklin Cale corner inches over the target.
In the 78th minute Losper thought he had scored his second of the night, but saw his 20-yard shot strike the woodwork and bounce away from danger.
Ajax pushed hard for an equaliser in the final ten minutes, but Pirates held on for the win and the three points.
Teams:
Ajax Cape Town: February, Mabaso, Mobara, Coetzee, Lebusa, Scott, Mdabuka (Cale 60’), Norodien (Nxumalo 70’), Mzwakali (Gamildien 80’), Losper, Paulse.
Orlando Pirates: Ovono, Nyauza, Sangweni, Gyimah, Matlaba, Rakhale, Sarr, Ntshumayelo, Masuku (Qalinge 73’), Erasmus (Ndoro 64’), Majoro (Motupa 85’).
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Absa Premiership

Full Time: Ajax Cape Town 1-2 Orlando Pirates
Date: 4 November 2015
Venue: Cape Town Stadium
Orlando Pirates earned their second successive Absa Premiership win on Wednesday night when they beat Ajax Cape Town 2-1 at Cape Town Stadium.
The Buccaneers started the better of the two teams and created their first chance on goal in the tenth minute when Kermit Erasmus slipped Thabo Rakhale through on goal, but he shot over with just the keeper to beat.
Eight minutes later Erasmus found the back of the net when he headed home a right wing cross from Ntsikelelo Nyauza, 1-0.
In the 23rd minute Pirates doubled their lead when a through ball from Thandani Ntshumayelo saw Lehlohonolo Majoro with only the keeper to beat and he made no mistake to make it 2-0.
Four minutes later Ajax were able to pull a goal back when Toriq Losper turned home a left-wing cross from Riyaad Norodien at close range, 2-1.
Ajax finished the stronger of the two teams in the opening half and almost pulled level in the 43rdminute when Granwald Scott unleashed a thunderous 22-yard shot, but he was superbly denied by the keeper.
The half ended 2-1 in favour of Pirates.
The Buccaneers had the first real effort on goal ten minutes into the second half when Menzi Masuku unleashed a powerful 22-yard strike which was superbly turned over the post by the palm of the Ajax keeper.
In the 62nd minute Abbubaker Mobara should have equalised for Ajax when he broke behind the Pirates defence in a counter-attack, but he was superbly denied, twice, by the keeper who made a double save.
Four minutes later Nathan Pualse came close to scoring for Ajax, but he headed a Franklin Cale corner inches over the target.
In the 78th minute Losper thought he had scored his second of the night, but saw his 20-yard shot strike the woodwork and bounce away from danger.
Ajax pushed hard for an equaliser in the final ten minutes, but Pirates held on for the win and the three points.
Teams:
Ajax Cape Town: February, Mabaso, Mobara, Coetzee, Lebusa, Scott, Mdabuka (Cale 60’), Norodien (Nxumalo 70’), Mzwakali (Gamildien 80’), Losper, Paulse.
Orlando Pirates: Ovono, Nyauza, Sangweni, Gyimah, Matlaba, Rakhale, Sarr, Ntshumayelo, Masuku (Qalinge 73’), Erasmus (Ndoro 64’), Majoro (Motupa 85’).
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Cavin Johnson, the PSL’s Coach of the Month for September and October, believes that Masibusane Zongo has some of the same trait as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
The tricky 25-year-old has had a topsy-turvy career over the years, with personal and off-the-field issues interfering with his performances so much that he has never played more than six games in a single Absa Premiership season.
Now, having played six of Platinum Stars’ eight games so far, it looks as though, with Johnson’s help, the talented Zongo has managed to get his career back on track, and his coach thinks he can go on to even bigger things.
Speaking after being handed his monthly award, Johnson told the media, “When I look at Lionel Messi, and the way he holds and moves the ball, I think if Zongo can mature quick enough then I’m sure he can do that overseas…
“We crave for that kind of intelligence on the ball and that technique, if he can do that constructively going forward then I believe then he has a shot of having at least one or two seasons overseas.”
Stars face Bidvest Wits tomorrow night as they look to keep up their fine unbeaten start to the season against a team that can leapfrog them to go top of the league depending on other results.
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Cavin Johnson, the PSL’s Coach of the Month for September and October, believes that Masibusane Zongo has some of the same trait as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
The tricky 25-year-old has had a topsy-turvy career over the years, with personal and off-the-field issues interfering with his performances so much that he has never played more than six games in a single Absa Premiership season.
Now, having played six of Platinum Stars’ eight games so far, it looks as though, with Johnson’s help, the talented Zongo has managed to get his career back on track, and his coach thinks he can go on to even bigger things.
Speaking after being handed his monthly award, Johnson told the media, “When I look at Lionel Messi, and the way he holds and moves the ball, I think if Zongo can mature quick enough then I’m sure he can do that overseas…
“We crave for that kind of intelligence on the ball and that technique, if he can do that constructively going forward then I believe then he has a shot of having at least one or two seasons overseas.”
Stars face Bidvest Wits tomorrow night as they look to keep up their fine unbeaten start to the season against a team that can leapfrog them to go top of the league depending on other results.
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Orlando Pirates have announced that the club’s partnership with Peugeot has come to an end.
The French-based company has been the official vehicle partner for Pirates for the past four years.
The Buccaneers have thanked Peugeot and wished them well in their future endeavours.
“The partnership between Orlando Pirates and Peugeot has come to an end. After four wonderful years the French based company has opted not to renew its contract with the 2015 CAF Confederations Cup finalists.
“Peugeot, who had been the Official Vehicle Partner for Orlando Pirates since 2011, supplied the Club a comprehensive range of vehicles that were used by the Club for their daily activities. “During this period, Orlando Pirates went on to secure their second treble in as many seasons and also reached the final of the prestigious CAF Champions League final in 2013.
“Orlando Pirates Football Club would like to thank Peugeot for their wonderful service during the course of the partnership and we would also like to wish the company all the best in their future endeavours as they continue to compete in the highly competitive yet fragile vehicle market,” Bucs confirmed on the club’s official website. 
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Orlando Pirates have announced that the club’s partnership with Peugeot has come to an end.
The French-based company has been the official vehicle partner for Pirates for the past four years.
The Buccaneers have thanked Peugeot and wished them well in their future endeavours.
“The partnership between Orlando Pirates and Peugeot has come to an end. After four wonderful years the French based company has opted not to renew its contract with the 2015 CAF Confederations Cup finalists.
“Peugeot, who had been the Official Vehicle Partner for Orlando Pirates since 2011, supplied the Club a comprehensive range of vehicles that were used by the Club for their daily activities. “During this period, Orlando Pirates went on to secure their second treble in as many seasons and also reached the final of the prestigious CAF Champions League final in 2013.
“Orlando Pirates Football Club would like to thank Peugeot for their wonderful service during the course of the partnership and we would also like to wish the company all the best in their future endeavours as they continue to compete in the highly competitive yet fragile vehicle market,” Bucs confirmed on the club’s official website. 
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