With Thembinkosi Lorch still embroiled in a ongoing case, the Orlando Pirates star's lawyer has revealed to the court how much the player earns.
The Pirates winger was found guilty by the Randburg Magistrates court for physically attacking his girlfriend Nokuphiwa Mathithibala in 2020 before being released on bail.
Lorch was in court on Monday to hear his fate and Drum reports that magistrate Mkhasibe is believed to have asked De Kock to share with the court some personal information about the accused.
With the player's fate still yet to be decided, De Kock's client is believed to be seeking a lighter sentence.
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According to Drum, the legal practitioner revealed in court that the footballer has two kids who he has to support and look after the well being of his siblings.
"As a soccer player, his salary fluctuates, and his salary is roughly R50 000," the lawyer said.
"He has to send money to his first child who lives with their mother in Qwa-Qwa, and he lives with his other child.
"My client will appreciate a suspended sentence."
Drum reports that the magistrate Mkhasibe had queried how much would Lorch be able to pay if a fine was imposed.
De Kock reportedly said that the player only has R10 000 left after paying for all his expenses.
It was not specified if this salary is a weekly or monthly total while there is no mention of any matchday bonuses but South African players usually earn monthly wages.
It has been reported that the Randburg Magistrates Court postponed the sentencing of Lorch to 21 November 2023.
Did you know?
In 2019, Lorch was nominated for top awards such as the 2018/19 PSL Footballer of the Season, Player's Player of the Season, Midfielder of the Season and the Telkom Knockout Cup Player of the Season.
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