Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena. Picture: Clive Mason

Mokoena survived Boipatong massacre

Rudzani Makumbe

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena was only 12-years-old when Boipatong massacre took place in the township of Boipatong in 1992.

Over 40 people were killed and many were injured in the attack which was carried out by armed men from the residence KwaMadala Hostel.

In an interview with Robert Marawa on Metro FM, Mokoena admitted that he has no idea where he would have been today if it was not for his mom.

"I see my mom as a queen, I am what I am today because of her. I will never forget the day of Boipatong massacre in my life," he said.

"My Mother had to dress me with my sister's clothes and we had to hide in the community hall," said Mokoena.

Mbazo was raised by a single mother following a tragic loss of his father when he was still young and he had to make vital decisions in life.

Aaron Mokoena represented the national team in more than 100 occasions and he is the youngest player to have played for Bafana Bafana as he made his debut at the age of 18.

Prior to the 2010 Fifa World Cup, Mokoena was heavily criticised by football supporters, however the hard tackling defender said he never had problems with people who criticises him.

The 32-year-old is now playing for Bidvest Wits after spending many years in England playing for Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers in a move which he describe as a Lifelong ambition.

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