Former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thamsanqa Sangweni has cut ties with SAFA KZN ABC Motsepe League side Dlangezwa Hellenic FC, just two weeks after signing with the club.
The 36-year-old was unveiled by the amateur side a fortnight ago. “We would like to announce the signing of Thamsanqa Sangweni. Welcome to the Kwa Dlangezwa Hellenic Family,” said the club in a statement released on 7 October 2025.
The defensive midfielder joined Hellenic from Mkhambathi FC, which is also competing in the KZN third-tier league.
Sangweni’s PSL experience was expected to add value to Hellenic’s midfield options and help them challenge for the league title and qualify for the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, with the aim of gaining promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship next season.
Over the past few years, the ex-Chippa United man, who is the brother of Golden Arrows and Pirates legend Siyabonga Sangweni, has also represented teams such as BCM Stars, Peace Makers, and Msinga United in the ABC Motsepe League.
Meanwhile, in the South African top-flight, he has also turned out for clubs such as AmaZulu FC, Maritzburg United, Richards Bay FC, and Ajax Cape Town.
DLANGEZWA HELLENIC’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THAMSANQA SANGWENI’S DEPARTURE
Hellenic have announced that they have amicably decided to part ways with Sangweni and wished him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
“Dlangezwa Hellenic Football Club confirms that it has reached a mutual agreement to part ways with our player, Thami Sangweni. The Club extends its sincere gratitude to Sangweni for his contribution to the team during his time with us. We wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” reads the club’s statement.
In addition, the club confirmed the exit of head coach Thobela Bikwane. The coach also left along with his assistant coach, Bonny Face, on a mutual agreement.
As things stand, Hellenic are placed sixth in Stream A of their provincial ABC Motsepe League table. They have collected five points after four games. They are five points behind stream leaders Umvoti FC.
The club’s next league assignment will be against Summerfield Dynamos on Saturday, 25 October, at Mthunzini Sports Ground. This showdown is scheduled to start at 15:00.
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