Bail for Mabhida Stadium hooligans
The men are barred from attending any sports events.
THE three men arrested in connection with the violence at the Moses Mabhida Stadium were granted R1,000 bail when they appeared in the Durban Regional Court on Wednesday.
Siphosenkosi Memela, Sibongiseni Khumalo and Khwezilomo Madiba are facing charges of public violence and contravening the safety at a sports and recreation event.
As part of the bail conditions, the three men will have to appear in court on 25 May and have been barred from attending any sports or recreational events until further notice.
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Two weekends ago, angry Kaizer Chiefs fans stormed the pitch after losing to Free State Stars during their Nedbank Cup semi-final.
KwaZulu-Natal acting police commissioner Bheki Langa, commended the Task Team for the latest breakthrough.
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“We know how much of work has been put in by these dedicated detectives to bring us to where we are now in terms of the investigation.”
“It is only a matter of time before others are arrested. I would advise those who were part of the mob that went on a rampage on that unfortunate day to hand themselves over to police as one of these three who were arrested did. If not you will have to be continuously looking over your shoulders. We will not tolerate such hooliganism in this province,” said Langa.
The Police are still appealing to those people that were injured in the violence that unfolded to come forward and provide investigators with a statement.
Many of those that were injured left after receiving medical attention and did not leave their contact details behind with police.
“An appeal is made to all members of the public who can assist the police in their investigations to urgently contact Captain Reddy 082 458 5630 or Detective Warrant Officer Mlungwana 082 662 7764. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence,” he said.
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