Retired soccer player and founder of Kaizer Chiefs FC, Kaizer Motaung, is born in Soweto

Kaizer Motaung was born on 16 October 1944 in Orlando East, Soweto, a township South West of Johannesburg. Motaung began playing soccer at a young age and turned professional at the age of 16 when he joined Orlando Pirates. He entered the international scene when he was recruited by North American club Atlanta Chiefs. After a few years abroad, Motaung returned to South Africa and immediately started proceedings to form his own team, to the disapproval of many in the football world. Amidst stern opposition, Motaung managed to get the club off the ground and soon gained a large following.  He named the club Kaizer Chiefs, after himself and his former team Atlanta Chiefs. Kaizer Chiefs is now one of the biggest teams in the country. Motaung also co-founded the Premier  Soccer League (PSL) with Irvin Khoza.