About Thabang Lebese
Lived 1973 – 2012 (aged 38). Thabang Lebese was a South African association football player.
Thabang Johnny Lebese (24 August 1973 – 22 February 2012) was a South African footballer who played at both professional and international levels, as a midfielder.
Club career
Lebese played youth football for Orlando Wanderers and Orlando Hotspurs, and professionally for Kaizer Chiefs, Ria Stars, Orlando Pirates, Silver Stars, Moroka Swallows, Black Leopards and Dynamos. In total, he made 279 appearances in the Premier Soccer League during his 13-year career.
International career
Lebese earned one cap for South Africa in 1998, from an AIDS-related illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thabang Lebese?
Association footballer (1973-2012)
When was Thabang Lebese born?
Thabang Lebese was born on 24 August 1973 in Soweto.
When did Thabang Lebese die?
Thabang Lebese died on 22 February 2012 in Johannesburg.
What was Thabang Lebese's occupation?
Thabang Lebese was an association football player.
What nationality was Thabang Lebese?
Thabang Lebese was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thabang Lebese. https://biography.guide/thabang-lebese/
MLA: "Thabang Lebese." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thabang-lebese/.
Chicago: "Thabang Lebese." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thabang-lebese/.
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