By OBAKENG MAJE
5 January 2026- Former Orlando Pirates FC defender, Lucas Tlhomelang passed away at the age 49. According to information, Tlhomelang died at hospital in Klerksdorp after a long illness on 4 January 2025.
Tlhomelang who was affectionately known as Lukaround, was born and bred in Huhudi Township, near Vryburg and his family later relocated to Pudumoe village, near Taung. He played for Jomo Cosmos FC, Orlando Pirates FC, Bloemfontein Celtic FC and Mpumalanga Black Aces FC.
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