Kaizer Chiefs slapped with hefty fine after pitch invasion charge

Amakhosi have been hit with a hefty fine for the charge of pitch invasion which was brought against them by the PSL Disciplinary Committee.

Sep 9, 2022 - 00:49
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Kaizer Chiefs slapped with hefty fine after pitch invasion charge

Kaizer Chiefs have been slapped with a hefty monetary fine for the charge of pitch invasion which was brought against them by the PSL Disciplinary Committee (PSL DC).

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The charge relates to two incidents of pitch invasion by Amakhosi fans that took place during the MTN8 quarter-final clash with Stellenbosch FC at Danie Craven Stadium over a week ago.

At the time, hundreds of Chiefs fans entered the pitch after Ashley du Preez had equalised against his former club, and thus, forcing the match to temporarily be stopped.

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The second incident happened after the final whistle as Chiefs beat Stellies 4-3 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of the MTN8.

According to a statement released by the league, Chiefs pleaded guilty on both counts of charges, and they have now been fined R200 000 but half of it is suspended for a period of two years on condition that the same incident doesn’t happen during that time.

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Kaizer Chiefs invade the pitch at Danie Craven Stadium. Photo: SunSport

KAIZER CHIEFS HIT HARD FOR PITCH INVASION INCIDENT AT STELLENBOSCH

“I can confirm that this evening Kaizer Chiefs Football Club appeared before the DC to answer to two counts of pitch invasion by the spectators as well as one count of the delayed restarting of the match after the pitch invasion,” said PSL Prosecutor Zola Majavu in the statement.

“They pleaded guilty as charged and having listened to extensive submissions of both the prosecutor and their legal representative the PSL DC sanctioned Kaizer Chiefs as follows:

  1. A monetary fine of R200,000 of which half is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that during the period of suspension they are not found guilty of the same offence.
  2. The league was directed to carry the costs of the seating, as opposed of Kaizer Chiefs. This was based on the understanding that the league as the event organiser ought to have arranged the security differently.
  3. Kaizer Chiefs was ordered the costs of the inner perimeter fence, if any, which was breached by Kaizer Chiefs supporters.
  4. The league was also ordered to pay the costs of the outer perimeter fence, if any, which was damaged as a result of the invasion and due to what the DC characterised as inaccurate security arrangements.
  5. Both the league as well as Kaizer Chiefs senior officials are directed by the DC to address a press conference at which they would be expected to convey a message to the masses out there regarding this kind of behaviour. It was recognised that a message from the clubs alone is not enough. Hence the directive for the league also to shoulder some responsibility to assist Kaizer Chiefs in addressing the masses, mindful of the fact that we have all survived Covid regulations and maybe people have forgotten how to behave in the stadium.

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