Mark Batchelor was a former South African soccer player that recently lost his life in a shooting accident.

He was born in 1961.

If you have seen any of Mark Batchelor pictures, then you know that he was a strong man.

Mark Batchelor

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This covers the concern for those that were wondering about Mark Batchelor age.

It is believed that he was close to his parents as they played football together.

Apart from Bafana, he also payed for Kaizer Chiefs as their striker.

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He is remembered for donning the 25 jersey when at both Orlando Pirates as well as Kaizer Chiefs.

After a good run, Mark Batchelor football career came to an end.

A while back, he was on the news as a witness in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial.

Mark Batchelor

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He went on to testify against the former Paralympians temper.

The former footballer was shot severally by men on bikes near his home while still in his car.

He was gunned down in Bryanston, Johannesburg on Monday evening, 15th July 2019 by unknown gunmen.

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In response to the report, his brother, Warren Batchelor rushed quickly to the crime scene.

This happened at around 6:00pm.

It currently remains as a murder investigation.

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Friends came together to condone with the family.

Till then, our condolences to the affected, especially his close family and friends.

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She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.

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