During its meeting held in the league’s offices last Wednesday evening, the disciplinary committee of the Premier Soccer League imposed heavy fines on a number of clubs, including Dynamos FC and the chairman of the club, Mr Pat Malabela.

Dynamos, alias Ri khomeni ri nga peli, were charged with bringing the league into disrepute. The incident relating to the case took place on 10 April this year, when the chairman of the club, Mr Pat Malabela, made some remarks on air during a radio interview.

Both Dynamos and Malabela were found guilty in absentia and were each ordered to pay a fine of R25 000. Mr Malabela was also ordered to pay the costs of the hearing.

Chippa United were charged with taking the field one minute late in their Absa Premiership fixture against University of Pretoria on 11 May 2013. Chippa United were given the option to pay an admission of guilt fine as the fixture was not broadcast live on television and they paid an amount of R5 700 as an admission of guilt.

Ajax Cape Town were found guilty of failure to grant their opponents, Kaizer Chiefs, access to their change rooms at least four hours prior to kickoff at the Cape Town Stadium on 1 May 2013. Ajax Cape Town were fined an amount R50 000, which was wholly suspended, on condition that they apologize to the opponents in writing within 30 days. They were also ordered to pay the costs of the hearing.

Milano United were found guilty of failing to procure the requisite medical staff during their fixture against Vasco da Gama on 20 October 2012. They paid an admission-of-guilt fine of R5 700.

Cape Town FC were also failed to procure the requisite medical staff in their fixture against Blackburn Rovers. They also paid an admission-of-guilty fine of R5 700.