Orlando Pirates were found guilty in the case of manhandling TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi, with their appeal being dismissed by the SAFA appeal board.
In May, the PSL DC had ruled in favour of the Rockets and Sukazi over the controversial incident that transpired in Orlando in December in which he was denied access to the stadium. However, the Buccaneers had appealed the decision.
On Monday, though, PSL Proscecuter Advocate Zola Majavu has now confirmed in an official statement that Pirates lost their appeal and received a suspended R100,000 fine, while also being requested to send a written apology.
“The case was an appeal from Orlando Pirates for being convicted by the PSL DC in a matter that pertained the manhandling of the chairman of TS Galaxy, Mr I’m Sukazi,” Majavu said.
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“In terms of the rules they were totally entitled lodge an appeal to the SAFA appeal board if aggrieved by the decision. The matter was argued before the SAFA appeal board and judgement was reserved.
“Earlier this evening, that judgement was delivered and the appeal by Orlando Pirates was dismissed. They were sentenced to a monetary amount of R100,000, which is wholly suspended for a period of 12 months on condition during the period of suspension they are not found guilty of the same offence.
“They were also directed to forfeit the appeal and further directed to send a written apology to the league in which they apologise for the man-handling of Mr Tim Sukazi by the security personnel. Further directed to cover the costs of the seating of the SAFA tribunal.”
Majavu also confirmed that Cape Town City were found guilty for not informing the league’s executive before agreeing their new deal with FNB.
“I can confirm that earlier this evening, Cape Town City Football Club appeared before the PSL DC to answer to charges of prior approval of the Executive Committee of the league before controlling a sponsorship agreement with a bank,” he added.
“They pleased not guilty, however, after eye commence, they were convicted accordingly. They were further sanctioned a monetary amount of R50,000, half of which is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition during the period of suspension they are not found guilty of the same offence.
“They were also directed to pay the costs of the DC. Approximately in total it will be just under a R100,000. The league will forward the invoice to CT City for payment.”
