Mpumalanga Black Aces and its deadly striker, Mabhuti Khanyeza were found guilty by the Premier Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee.
The player and club were charged with misconduct arising from a fixture on September 26, 2013 against Bloemfontein Celtic FC at the Mbombela Stadium, where the player displayed a slogan on an undergarment worn by him after scoring a goal. Both parties pleaded guilty.
Khanyeza was sentenced to a fine of R30 000, of which R20 000 was suspended for 12 months on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension.
The player was also ordered to pay the costs of the hearing and issue a letter of apology for his conduct to the League.
For the same charge, Mpumalanga Black Aces was sentenced to a fine of R30 000, suspended for 12 months on condition that the club is not found guilty of a similar offence during the period of suspension. The club was also ordered to pay the costs of the hearing.
In another case, Thanda Royal Zulu who were charged with misconduct arising from their fixture on October 19, 2013 against local team, Sivutsa Stars FC, when its responsible representatives and media officer were not available to attend the Match Meeting three hours before kick-off. The club admitted liability and was sanctioned with a fine of R5 700.
