Moroka Swallows has been slapped with a hefty fine of R1 million and points forfeiture for failing to honour their DStv Premiership fixtures against Mamelodi Sundowns and Lamontville Golden Arrows in December.
This after the team informed the PSL that they could not fulfil the matches because of players striking over unpaid salaries.
The club was later charged with misconduct and bringing the league into disrepute and appeared before the PSL’s Disciplinary Committee on Thursday.
PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu confirmed that Swallows pleaded guilty and expressed remorse, ultimately avoiding suspension or expulsion from the league.
“After the charges were put to them, they pleaded guilty. The league accepted the plea and as a result they were convicted accordingly. With regards to sanctions, having listened to the submissions from the two legal representatives on behalf of the league and as well as Moroka Swallows, the DC returned the following ruling:
“In respect of each match that was not honoured, the opponents of Moroka Swallows were awarded that match on the basis of three points and three goals. This is what is referred to as a walkover. They were further fined R1m, of which R600,000 is suspended for 24 months on condition that during the period of suspension they are not found guilty of the same offence.” said Majavu.
He said the balance of R400,000 is to be paid and the team was further ordered to carry the costs of the hearing, which will be added to the R400,000.
