Sasolburg Learner Dies After Collapsing During School Rugby Match

15-year-old schoolboy rugby player dies after collapsing during match

The young scrum-half was pronounced dead at hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties during the match in South Africa

Free State teen dies during school rugby match

Nhlakanipho Buthelezi passed away after experiencing breathing difficulties while playing rugby for HTS Sasolburg

15-year-old scrumhalf dies during Free State schoolboy rugby match

A 15-year-old schoolboy rugby player has died after collapsing during a match in Sasolburg, leaving the Free State education community in mourning. Nhlakanipho ‘Nipho’ Buthelezi, a Grade 9 learner at HTS Sasolburg, collapsed while playing in an under-15 match against Sasolburg High School on Friday. The game formed part of the long-running schoolboy rugby FNB Classic Clash at DP de Villiers Stadium. The fixture has been a highlight on the local …

Sasolburg learner dies after collapsing during school rugby match

Sasolburg school rugby tragedy: Teenager dies after collapsing during Classic Clash

A tragic rugby match in Sasolburg ends in heartbreak as 15-year-old Nhlakanipho Buthelezi collapses, sparking community mourning and safety concerns.

Free State boy dies during a school rugby match

Free State boy dies during a school rugby match Siya Tsewu Sat, 04/11/2026 - 12:27 SASOLBURG – The Free State Department of Education has announced that a learner has died during a sports game. Nhlakanipho Buthelezi (15) was playing a rugby match for his school, HTS Sasolburg. The incident happened during the U/15 match against Sasolburg High School at DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg.Free State education MEC Dr Mantlhake Maboya said they…