This archive report was first published on 16 July 2019.
Former South Africa footballer Marc Batchelor was tragically shot dead near his home in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Batchelor, who played for top South African clubs including Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns, was attacked by two men on a motorbike while he was about to drive into his premises.
According to police spokesman Col Lungelo Dlamini, the suspects shot several times at Batchelor, who died inside his car. The suspects then drove away without taking anything.
At this stage, the motive for the attack remains unknown, and the suspects have not yet been identified.
Fortunately, Batchelor's gardener, who was travelling with him, was left unharmed in the incident.
