Zondi, who was also on the wanted list of University of Pretoria, could be joined by Thanda team-mates Chris Monuka and Sifiso Nhlanti who are expected to sign soon.

AmaZulu have already signed Bongi Macala, Aubrey Mathibe, Bret Amidu, Sidney Urikhob, and Letladi Madubanya in preparation for next season.

According to a Thanda official, both Monuka and Nhlanti have been given the green light to negotiate a contract with AmaZulu.

"Look we wanted to keep the three players because we are still chasing our dream of playing in the Premiership next season.

“However it’s not our policy to stand in a player’s way if they want to seek greener pastures to improve their careers," the source says.

Monuka and Nhlanti’s agent Abbie Rasimphi remained cagey when asked about the future of both players at Amabhubesi.

"I wouldn't like to comment about their future at Thanda at the moment as the club is still involved in the Promotion Play-offs battle.

“I think it will be fair if we give them time to attend to this issue and not destabilise their camp," Rasimphi says.