PSL violence and hooliganism angers the Cabinet
A pitch invasion and its ensuing violence by fans of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns at the weekend ‘brings the sport into disrepute’
The pitch invasion by Orlando Pirates supporters during the Bucs’ 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria at the weekend‚ has angered SA’s Cabinet. "Such behaviour and acts of hooliganism brings the sport into disrepute‚ reflects negatively on the country and the Cabinet, and requires stringent action from soccer authorities to ensure such acts are not repeated," Cabinet said. Earlier this week‚ EFF leader Julius Malema also weighed in on the crowd behaviour. "We don’t agree with violence. Even this thing of Pirates was not correct. Pirates is a big club and must be respected‚" he said.
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