Career
Nicknamed "Iron Duke / Squveve", he is the Chairman of Orlando Pirates Football Club, Chairman of the South African Premier Soccer League and by virtue of this, Vice-President of the South African Football Association. His relationship with Orlando Pirates started in 1980, when he became its secretary and owner in 1991. As the Chairman of the Premier Soccer League, he was instrumental in securing the current sponsors of the league, Absa Group Limited.
Mr Khoza has used his football profile to continue amassing a private fortune, which tax assessors value at more than United States$10 million.
At the announcement of South Africa"s success, Khoza said that "This is the people of the world voting for Africa"s renewal.". Despite his football success, a cloud of controversy follows Khoza including rumoured relations with the illegal drug trade.
Irvin Khoza is married to Matina.