RIP Manyike: A talent gone too soon

Jeppe centre Muzi Manyike

Published on February 16, 2021

Following the tragic death of former SA Schools captain and Jeppe High School head boy Muzi Manyike, we reflect on a young talent gone too soon.

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Muzi Manyike playing sevens for South Africa during the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires — Muzi Manyike playing for South Africa during the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

Muzi Manyike slots a conversion during the 2018 Youth Olympic Games — Muzi Manyike slots a conversion during the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

Muzi Manyike at full sprint to score for SA Schools against England in 2018 — Muzi Manyike at full sprint to score for SA Schools against England in 2018. Photo: Bertram Malgas/Gallo Images

Muzi Manyike carries a boy from a local orphanage onto the field ahead of the second Jeppe v KES derby game. — Muzi Manyike carries a boy from a local orphanage on to the field ahead of the second Jeppe v KES derby game. Photo: Theo Garrun

Muzi Manyike with SA Schools captain Adrian Alberts in 2018 — Muzi Manyike with SA Schools captain Adrian Alberts in 2018. Photo: SA Rugby

Muzi Manyike with his 2018 Youth Olympic Games gold medal

Main photo: Theo Garrun

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