Lovers Mohlala, aka Jethro, is a former South African football player.
He played left full-back in Greece and South Africa.
Mzansi not only knew him as a threat to competing teams but also as a free-spirited man.
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Lovers almost ruined his career.
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Like other celebrities, he experienced the impact of mishandling fame.
However, he is still the pride of the nation.
Lovers Mohlala house in Johannesburg is a beautiful home.
Image: facebook.com, @Lavas MohlalaSource: UGC
However, he stays on his rural farmland while his wife and two children live in the city.
Below is a picture of his family.
At that time, the player’s mother was recovering from sickness in Mpumalanga.
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The club increased his salary from R600 to R5,000.
Although Kaizer Chiefs wanted him, his heart pointed him elsewhere.
At Sundowns, his salary was increased from R3,000 to R12,000.
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Here is a picture of him and his spouse.
Copenhagen offered him an R2-million yearly salary, and it rejected the Sundowns R5,6-million proposal.
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He joined the Bafana squad for the 2002 COSAFA Cup.
In January 2004, Areia Thessaloniki, a Greece soccer club, contracted him to play in the Superleague.
What does Lovers Mohlala do now?
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Throughout his career, Lovers Mohlala position was left full-back.
Lovers Mohlala farm is successful, and he also supports the growth of South African football.
Below is an image of him motivating young talents.
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According to him, Lovers Mohlala cars, two BMWs, were a business investment.
Lovers bought a stolen car unknowingly; hence the cops went looking for him in Odi Stadium.
He requested Themba to change his position and escaped from the stadium through the other side.
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Who is Jethro from Wits?
Unfortunately, when the football tournament career kicked off, his certificate went missing.
However, he registered into PSL using his real names.
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The court dismissed the case.
Lovers Mohlala celebration when he received a new car
He loved how his fame attracted women.
The player hosted a grand celebration when Wits bought for him a Mazda 626.
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He registered it using Raymond Hack’s name, a member of Wits.
Raymond was furious because he had to pay traffic fines for Mohlala’s car traffic tickets.
After three months from his retirement, he went bankrupt.
Image: facebook.com, @Lavas MohlalaSource: UGC
He also encourages them to invest their money.
He adores his family and also spends time on charity, friends, and passions.
Mohlala’s presence on the field excited many people.
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They applauded him because a match rarely ended without a goal from him.
The player and his daughter are smiling happily while his wife is playing the piano.
He shares more family pictures on social media.
Image: facebook.com, @Lavas MohlalaSource: UGC
Mohlala loves outdoor activities, like riding cars and fishing.
Today, his life is no more filled with regrets.
The club has never lost its glory since its establishment in 1937.
The top player on the list, Thulani Hlatshwayo, earns approximately R3.6 million per year.
He was a Wits defender, and he is the current Bafana captain.
The second player pockets around R3.24 million annually.
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