He was reportedly attacked after men entered his girlfriend's house in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg on Sunday26th, October. Senzo, was also the goalkeeper for Orlando Pirates and had played in South Africa's last four Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
His was described by his agent as a humble man from a tough background who had become a "hero in everyone's eyes".
Ephraim Mashaba, head coach of South Africa's football team wept during a news conference called on Monday in response to the footballer's death.
"Senzo was a very kind person," he said. "I have never seen Senzo being sad or angry in the camp."
Urging Meyiwa's team-mates and colleagues to stay strong, he added: "Senzo is a team player, Senzo is everything."
His words were echoed by South Africa midfielder Dean Furman who told the BBC that Meyiwa was "just the nicest guy you could wish to meet".
South African President Jacob Zuma said in a statement on Monday: "We mourn the death of this young footballer and team leader whose life has been taken away at the prime of his career. Words cannot express the nation's shock at this loss."
Source:BBC
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