Shaun sustained serious injuries after being involved in a freak motor accident in Mondeor on Thursday and passed on this morning.
‘’We are gutted as the Association. Here was a young man, taken away at the prime of his career. Shaun was among the rising young officials and his passing on is a huge blow to the country, the continent and world,’’ said SAFA President, Dr Danny Jordaan.
He resided in the South and was a teacher at Mondeor Primary School. He served as an assistant referee at the Premier Soccer League (PSL), SAFA and FIFA Assistant Referee.
The South African Football Association has learnt with great sadness and a heavy heart the passing of Assistant Referee, Shaun Olive this morning. We pass our deepest condolences and pray for peace and contentment in the hearts of his family.
May his dear soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/SzCWbcDoQ3— SAFA.net (@SAFA_net) May 8, 2021
The PSL is saddened by the passing of 2019/20 PSL assistant referee of the season, Shaun Olive.
The League will observe a moment of silence in his honour ahead of this weekend’s Nedbank Cup, DStv Premiership, Diski Challenge and GladAfrica Championship fixtures pic.twitter.com/MbP9HmxsUZ
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) May 8, 2021
