On Tuesday, former SA under-18 rugby star Luqobo Bibo Makwedini was in good spirits when he spoke to his family from France, where he is based, complaining about the heat and how tough training was.
Three days later, the 20-year-old young star was dead, reportedly after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.
Speaking to Sowetan on Sunday, his uncle Mpumzi Zuzile said they are still shocked by his passing.
