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Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter

The late CEO of Highlanders Football Club, Sihlangu Dlodlo, seems to have predicted his own demise, having posted on his Facebook page that dying alone and being found in a state of decay was one way to leave this world.

Dlodlo was discovered dead on Monday evening at his Nketa 6 home after concerned individuals forced entry when he had not been seen since Saturday.

In a post, dated 16 October at 8:48AM, Dlodlo wrote: “One nice way yokuqeda idrama lobumbulu bemfeni (to avoid drama at a funeral) is to die endlini uwedwa nje (at home alone)… just rot for a week or so. Omakhalwane babone ngempukane eziyigreen ewindini (neighbours will just see flies around) and not know how to contact izihlobo zakho (your relatives). Amapholisa abuthe amaremains ngebhokisi lensimbi (the police will collect your remains in a metal box) and take you, hopefully, to Kings and Queens. That way akula za (there will be no) body viewing. Straight to Luveve Cemetery. By the way, lingabuyi lama flawuzi (please don’t bring flowers), bo sugar.”

According to one of his close associates, Allan “Ripper” Mpofu, Dlodlo’s lifeless body was found after they forced entry into his home.

The late Sihlangu Dlodlo with Allan “Ripper” Mpofu.

He had reportedly not been seen since Saturday.

“It seems my friend passed on over the weekend. He was alone at his place. After concern was raised about his absence, we forced open the gate with the help of his relatives,” he said.

“I peeped through the window and could hardly believe my eyes. I saw the lifeless body of my close friend. This is so disheartening; it’s really sad. We discovered this around 6:45 PM. I cannot speak further because I have to respect Sihlangu’s family,” a sobbing Mpofu added.