About Darius Dhlomo
Lived 1931 – 2015 (aged 83). Darius Dhlomo was a South African politician, boxer, singer and association football player.
Darius Mfana Temba Dhlomo (9 August 1931 – 13 June 2015 in Enschede) was a South African footballer, boxer, musician
He received permission to return to South Africa in 1992 and met with Nelson Mandela. Dhlomo was taken aback by the level of recognition he received in South Africa after an absence of over thirty years. The 2010 FIFA World Cup – hosted in South Africa – saw the media spotlight return to Dhlomo, and his life became the subject of a number of Dutch television specials. He performed as a live jazz musician, touring as "Darius Dhlomo and his swinging-4".
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Who was Darius Dhlomo?
Association footballer (1931-2015)
When was Darius Dhlomo born?
Darius Dhlomo was born on 9 August 1931 in Durban.
When did Darius Dhlomo die?
Darius Dhlomo died on 13 June 2015 in Enschede.
What was Darius Dhlomo's occupation?
Darius Dhlomo was a politician, boxer, singer and association football player.
What nationality was Darius Dhlomo?
Darius Dhlomo was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Darius Dhlomo. https://biography.guide/darius-dhlomo/
MLA: "Darius Dhlomo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/darius-dhlomo/.
Chicago: "Darius Dhlomo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/darius-dhlomo/.
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