The ANC wishes the chairman of Kaiser Chiefs Football Club, Kaiser Motaung, a happy belated 75th birthday. Motaung, who founded the Glamour Boys almost 50 years ago, celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday 16 October 2019. Fondly known as Chincha Guluva, Motaung is widely respected for building the huge Amakhosi brand that is followed by millions of people on the African continent. He was superb as a player for the great rivals, Orlando Pirates, who recruited him when he was 16 years old, and he played for Atlanta Chiefs in the USA.
Motaung was only 24 years old in 1969 when he started the mighty Amakhosi, originally as a touring side called Kaizer XI, yet he showed vision beyond his years. His innovative attitude has shaped Kaizer Chiefs through the years and they remain the most popular and one of the most successful clubs in South Africa. We thank him for all he has done for the football in South Africa, the continent and the world.
We also acknowledge him for championing nonracialism in sport in our country. Finally, we thank him for creating and building ... [Time expired.]