Tributes pour in for SA boxing legend Dingaan Rose...

Tributes pour in for SA boxing legend Dingaan Rose of Soweto’ Thobela

**The late South African boxing legend, Dingaan 'Rose of soweto' Thobela**

TimesLIVE - Industry colleagues, close friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dingaan “Rose of Soweto” Thobela, who died after battling illness.

The former boxing world champion and darling of South African sports was found dead in his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Monday night.

Actor Thabo Rametsi was among the celebrities who took to their timelines to pen a touching tribute.

“Rest in power to ‘The Rose’. Rest in power to the champ. One of my greatest heroes and inspirations. I’m so glad I got to meet you. You defined a generation. Your story is so powerful. Rest in peace Dingaan ‘The Rose of Soweto’ Thobela,” he wrote.

“The EFF extends condolences on the passing of this legendary and iconic boxer. A titan in the boxing world. We are deeply saddened by the loss of this legend. Rest in revolutionary peace ‘Rose of Soweto’,” read a statement shared by the party.

“The EFF extends condolences on the passing of this legendary and iconic boxer. A titan in the boxing world.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of this legend.

“Rest in Revolutionary peace Rose of Soweto. #RIPDingaanThobela.”

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) April 30, 2024

“Sad to hear about the passing of Dingaan Thobela, also known as the Rose of Soweto.

May he rest in peace. #RIPDingaanThobela.”

— TK_Nala (@NalaThokozane) April 29, 2024

“Good morning South Africa.

Saddened to hear about the passing of #TheRoseOfSoweto

“With a heavy heart, condolences to the family and let the memories of Dingaan Thobela bring comfort.

May your soul rest in peace #RIPDingaanThobela the legend.”

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) April 30, 2024

South African premier soccer league side, Orlando Pirates weighed in.

“@orlandopirates is saddened by the passing of South African boxing legend, Dingaan ‘Rose of Soweto’ Thobela.

“On behalf of the extended @orlandopirates family, we convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Thobela family.

Rest In Peace, Champ.”