Why the Iron Duke shed tears for Zodwa
ORLANDO Pirates chairman Irvin "Iron Duke" Khoza has opened his heart to explain why he shed a tear at the club's 75th anniversary gala dinner at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday night.
SADLY MISSED: The late Zodwa Khoza with her father, Orlando Pirates boss Irvin Khoza.It was more about my daughter than me, but I must say I'm happy that my son Nkosana (the club's marketing director) is doing an equally great job
He cried because his late daughter Zodwa was not part of the celebration.
"It was very emotional for me," said Khoza who could not contain his emotions and was seen wiping away tears as the male trio Afrotenor belted out Nessun Dorma, one of his favourite songs.
"After travelling such a long distance with all sorts of things happening in life, I was really touched at that time when they (Afrotenor) were singing the song.
"Zodwa was dedicated and selfless, she contributed immensely to the success of Pirates," he said. "I just wished she was with us, standing in front of the five trophies. When the whole thing about 'happy people' started, Zodwa was one of the people working to promote our brand. She served the club with aplomb, hence people are now happy.
"It was more about my daughter than me, but I must say I'm happy that my son Nkosana (the club's marketing director) is doing an equally great job."
Khoza junior was in charge of Saturday's event.
"It was teamwork. I worked with a lot of people and I'm happy the event was a roaring success," Nkosana said. "It was the first time I saw my dad shedding a tear at a celebratory event."
Besides the gala dinner, Pirates also hosted a star-studded golf day last week.
Some of the big names who took part included Kaizer Motaung, Mzwandile Petros, Dimistry Mogale, Jazzman Mahlakgane, Andre Mothibe and Vincent Williams.
Dikdonner
Memories don't leave like people does.But they always come back to us.
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pik_it_up
shame what haapened to her?im sure she was with you in spirit baba, congrats on a suuceful night
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Dinamanama
Zodwa was very beautifull and worked hard to sell Pie rats brand,pity she died too soon.Report Abuse
Dikdonner
@ednaI like what you said Dikdonner
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Thanx sweaty
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Big-Vee
Zodwa was dedicated to the BUCS not like that Jesicow of thieves who's busy opening legs for young boys
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