Kaizer Chiefs' crowd misbehaviour issues that have landed them at the PSL DRC again have become a concern for the league.
The latest appearance relates to what happened in their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup and will have to pay a total of R150 000 as a repeated offender.
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"The DC also observed that fining clubs week in, week out, is not in itself going to be an answer to deal with these growing acts of hooliganism which have an adverse impact on the league its stakeholders as well as the sponsors," says Zola Majavu, the PSL prosecutor.
"However, in accordance with the rules of the league and the relevant statutes, all member clubs have agreed that they would take responsibility vicariously for the actions and omissions of their spectators, fans, supporters and or officials.
"And unfortunately, until such time that the rules are revisited as and when these infractions happen, I am duty bound as the enforcer of the rules of the league to prefer charges and upon conviction, ask for the sanctions that are ordained in the rule book.
"It is a matter of public record that in the previous season, Kaizer Chiefs appeared at least four times on the same charges before the PSL DC.
"This season, they have now made a second appearance.
"The DC observed that this particular type of misconduct is not only germane or exclusive to Kaizer Chiefs.
"Last week, Orlando Pirates Football Club suffered the same fate, and it's only a matter of time before other clubs follow suit.
"This type of misbehaviour, especially by those who claim to love and support their clubs, does not augur well for the development of a product that should easily be consumed without difficulties and unpalatable behaviour.
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"The DC directed that this particular issue be revisited in a manner that will ensure that we think out of the box, and the sanctions are such that they also assist in stemming this particular tide.
"But until that happens, unfortunately, we are creatures of the statutes which govern us, and we are enjoined and duty bound to implement the ruling as it currently stands," says Majavu.