Former two-division champion Zolani Tete dies in shooting
Former two-division boxing champion Zolani Tete has died at age 38 after being fatally shot outside his home in Mdantsane, South Africa. Tete was a highly accomplished fighter known for his speed and power in the lower weight classes.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent athlete under violent circumstances highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and crime in South Africa.
South African authorities announced that former titlist Zolani Tete, 38, was fatally shot outside of his home in Mdantsane today.
Per the country's Ministry of Sport, Arts, and Culture, "[t]wo armed men in balaclavas" shot Tete and a female companion as Tete waited at his gate. The companion remains hospitalized, while Tete himself passed away.
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