Jabu ‘Pule’ Mahlangu was involved in a car accident in Benoni on Saturday morning. The former Bafana Bafana midfielder is currently in hospital.

News of the accident reached the media, informing the public on the tragic incident that happened earlier in the day. The former soccer star is currently hospitalised with no further details on his health and others included on scene.

The vehicle Mahlangu was driving collided head first with a taxi, with not much details on the driver of the taxi or if the vehicle was carrying passengers. People have poured out their word of comfort to Mahlangu and his family.

Football fans raised their concerns regarding the amount of alcohol soccer players consume, after speculations on social media were that Mahlangu may have been intoxicated while driving, however the paramedics or the responders have not confirmed the accusation.