While recovering from bladder issues in hospital, former Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba got a special gift from SAFA president Danny Jordaan.
Former Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba received an honorary AFCON bronze medal while he recovers from a bladder issue in hospital
Mashaba was admitted to the Helen Joseph Hospital in January 2025 and was visited by SAFA president Danny Jordaan, who awarded the former coach with the medalIn addition to awarding Mashaba with the medal, Jordaan also praised the man who has two stints as the head coach of Bafana., Mashaba said he as overjoyed by the gesture while his family were disappointed by the quality of care he received at the Helen Joseph Hospital.
Bafana will enter the tournament on the back of winning bronze at the 2024 edition while they also achieved their Former Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has been admitted to hospital over bladder complications. Image: Gordon Harnols and Anesh Debiky/AFP.Local football fans gave support to Mashaba on social media, while also question the level of sincerity behind Jordaan’s visit.“Take him out of public hospital and put him into a private hospital.”“Danny hated Bra Shakes when he was a coach. Now he wants us to feel pity for him because of how he destroyed Bra Shakes' career as a coach.
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