Molelekoa passed away in an accident in the early hours of 21 January 2023.

Molelekoa was part of the officiating team in the previous DStv Premiership Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs in October 2022.

The provincial department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation extended its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Molelekoa. It described him as an outstanding PSL match assistant referee, who remained a shining example of the talent the province possesses across all levels of sport participation, management, coaching and so on.

Motlatsi Molelekoa, a cousin of the deceased, said the family is saddened by his passing. He described him as someone who was vibrant, energetic, and always smiling.

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A soccer match was held at the Botshabelo Stadium on Saturday in his honor, while his memorial service was held at Lenyora la Thuto Secondary School in Botshabelo on Thursday 2 February 2023.

SABC radio presenter Motseki Godfrey Leine - also known as Ba2cada, also from Botshabelo – expressed his sadness on his Facebook page. “Farewell Max Molelekoa, was an honour to know you.”

The PSL observed a moment of silence in Molelekoa’s honour ahead of the past weekend’s DStv Premiership, DStv Diski Challenge, and Motsepe Foundation Championship fixtures. President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe , described Molelekoa as an outstanding international Assistant Referee who had been invited to the upcoming Total Energies U20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2023.

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