Talk Talk's death: Time to walk the talk :: Mmegi Online

The death of Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe was not just a sombre moment of a nation losing one of its beloved football heroes. 'Talk Talk's remains were interred at his home village of Digawana in a moving ceremony on Saturday, but his departure should mark the beginning, rather than the end of a topic previously scantily addressed.

His death has ignited talk about the welfare of football players in an industry that is time sensitive. Football players are adored during their short playing days, drawing large crowds to stadiums, but most die a lonely death, away from the adulations of the fans.

Talk Talk was not necessarily lost to the game or forgotten by the crowd largely due to his larger than life character. But beneath the popularity, 'Talk Talk' did not live a glamorous life post his playing days.

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