We asked Sandton residents for their opinions on unruly sports fans

A recent match between Kaizer Chiefs and the Free State Stars ended in violence when fans took to the field to destroy equipment and assault a security guard.

BENNETT MABUSELA: I think the team should be punished because they are not listening to their fans. I think if they were suspended for two games maybe the fans will learn.

We asked residents what punishment they think there should be to prevent future incidents of this nature and whether or not the team should be punished for their fans’ actions.

Here’s what they had to say:

KARINA SENEKAL: I don’t think it would be fair for the team to get punished for what the fans do. The individuals should be punished for what they did.

QUINTIN VAN ZYL: I don’t think you can control the crowds; at best I think they could patrol the crowds but I don’t think the team should be punished for the fans’ behaviour.

MUNTASHE CHIYANGWA: I feel that if the team were banned for a couple of games it would send a message. I don’t think it would be the fairest solution but maybe the best.

TUMI KHUMALO: I don’t think a team can be responsible for the fans’ behaviour. So even if the team were punished, I don’t think it would stop it.

Let us know what you think of the recent violence that occurred after a match between Kaizer Chiefs and the Free State Stars by tweeting @Sandton_News