Background
He grew up kicking a tennis ball in White City, Jabavu in Soweto.
He grew up kicking a tennis ball in White City, Jabavu in Soweto.
His talent blossomed at Morris Isaacson High School where he started playing for Jomo Cosmos juniors. He lives in Fourways, Johannesburg. “Life in the suburbs is somewhat lonely.
Everyone minds his own business.
You hardly ever see neighbours chatting over the fence. Asking for a loan of sugar, washing powder or salt from the neighbour when your own runs out,” he said.
Letsholonyane"s father, Andrew Ramogangwane Letsholonyane died on 16 February 2015 at the age of 59. Letsholonyane mainly played in the lower leagues until joining Jomo Cosmos in 2006.
Two years later he signed with Kaizer Chiefs under Muhsin Ertugral where he has since been an integral part of the line-up despite regularly battling injuries.
Letsholonyane made his debut alongside Gordon Gilbert on 30 August 2008 in a 2–1 loss against Thanda Royal Zulu. He came close to scoring as he took a powerful shot outside the box but crashed onto the crossbar. He got his first call-up after the final.
He missed most of the 2011/12 season after picking up a knee injury on international duty, and only got featured in just 13 league matches for Chiefs.
In the 2012-2013 season during Chiefs" league and cup double triumph he played 26 league matches and scored 3 goals. He only strained and damaged his ligaments and was ruled out for the last game of the year against AmaZulu on 22 December 2013.
He scored an equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Moroka Swallows on 22 October 2014. He has played for South Africa since 2008.
He made his debut in September 2008 against Malawi in Germiston.
He played at the 2010 Fédération internationale de football association World Cup. Kaizer Chiefs International goals.
“I miss the feeling that exists in the townships of being a member of one big family.