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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Kaizer Chiefs founder and chair Kaizer Motaung will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame, the organisation said on Tuesday. The former Orlando Pirates and Amakhosi playing legend \u2014 who founded Chiefs, the country’s most supported football club, in 1970 \u2014 will join luminaries including former president Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as an inductee. In a statement the organisation said: \u201cThe South African Hall of Fame is set to honour the legendary Dr Kaizer Motaung on Thursday November 9.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hall of Fame chair Johnny Burger said: \u201cMotaung, an iconic figure in South African sports history, has significantly shaped the landscape of football in the nation. As the visionary founder and chair of the renowned Kaizer Chiefs Football Club, his influence reaches far beyond the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this induction, his extraordinary contributions will be permanently enshrined in the annals of the South African Hall of Fame.\u201dThe Hall of Fame said the \u201cinduction ceremony will, in a very special collaboration with leading South African hospitality and entertainment group Tsogo Sun, take place at an exclusive venue befitting the stature of this monumental occasion\u201d.<\/p>\n

Motaung would be honoured for his \u201cunwavering dedication, profound impact and indelible mark on the sport\u201d and \u201chis major contribution as a world-class footballer, administrator and business leader\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis nomination for this prestigious award is a testament to his enduring commitment and ability to effect positive change in the lives of countless individuals through his remarkable work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previous inductees include football great Jomo Sono, golf legend Gary Player, the 1995 and 2007 Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning teams and Bafana Bafana\u2019s 1996 African Nations Cup-winning side.<\/p>\n

\u201cDistinguished guests, including luminaries from the worlds of sports, entertainment and government, will come together to pay tribute to Dr Motaung’s unparalleled achievements at the induction.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis gala event promises to be an unforgettable evening, honouring a man whose legacy has transcended sports and become an integral part of the nation’s cultural fabric.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. Kaizer Chiefs founder and chair Kaizer Motaung will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame, the organisation said on Tuesday. 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