An Orlando Pirates supporters branch has taken to social media to announce the death of a popular Orlando Pirates fan.
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Orlando Pirates' Gugulethu branch shared the shocking news of the death of Goodenough Sithole.
The mega-fan is known for his viral interview with SABC Sports, where he struggles to properly articulate himself in English and where he earned the "Five S'kibhas" (spelt as "Skippers") nickname.
Let's take a closer look at the interviews that made him famous and a statement from the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts Recreation.
RIP Goodenough Sithole
"We convey our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to his family, close friends and everyone who was close to him.
"May our heavenly Father comfort you all during this extremely difficult time," said the Pirates Gugulethu supporters branch on Twitter on Friday morning.
Sithole's passing confirmed by the Buccaneers later on Friday, with a number of the club's supporters branches and MEC Morakane Mosupyoe, from the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts Recreation taking time to mourn Sithole:
MEC @Morakane_ Mosupyoe joins the football community in mourning the passing of Goodenough Sithole.
— Gauteng Dept. of Sport, Arts, Culture Recreation (@GautengSACR) January 6, 2023
Sithole, who was also known as "5 Skippers", established himself as a
household name by becoming @orlandopirates number one fan, who attended every match dressed as a woman. pic.twitter.com/QspF9Sx8Fs
Sithole stood out for his undying love for the Buccaneers and his beaded hair, black shades and traditional attire.
His most famous moment came when he was interviewed by Deshi Bhaktawer on SABC Sports, where he passionately expressed his love for the Sea Robbers:
Bab' Goodenough Sithole ?? A trend setter a die heart buccaneer..
— STAR. (@makwande_m) December 12, 2022
5 skipas! ?????????? pic.twitter.com/q7moyM8YkA
He's had other notable interviews, one with Sports presenter Andile Ncube at the Gauteng Sports Awards almost a decade ago:
Another comedic moment from Sithole came from a Street Radio interview, where he dropped the classic "Is not make sure" line:
Scroll through the gallery to view snaps of Good Enough:
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