Soccer stars like Senzo thrown into celebrity lifestyle with no guidance: Marawa

Captaining Pirates and playing for Bafana, his high profile almost compelled him to live the ‘rock star’ lifestyle

03 May 2022 - 19:57 By Marc Strydom

The Netflix documentary on Senzo Meyiwa highlights the pitfalls for young footballers from a tough background being drawn into a celebrity world, says radio presenter and sports anchor Robert Marawa...

There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.

From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.

For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.

Already subscribed? Sign in below.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.