Mendu, who was signed from Swallows on a three-year deal at the start of the season, was reported to be on the verge of leaving Naturena during the current transfer window period after failing to command a regular place in the starting eleven.

The speculation was further fuelled by a recent bust up where the dread-locked star was hauled before an internal tribunal for “bringing the club into disrepute” for comments he made in the media about his relationship with his colleague. Mendu was quoted is saying he was not at Naturena to make friends but to do the job he was hired for.

But club chairman Kaizer Motaung scoffed at such suggestion on Friday stating that the player was still very much part of the setup. Writing in his weekly column on the club’s official website, Motaung said such reports were “just madness” and that he had turned down an offer from Swallows.

"It is pure madness. For the record, Moroka Swallows - who thought there was a chance he would be released - wanted to negotiate for his services. They approached me but I made it clear that we have no intention of selling," said Motaung. "Mendu is still part of our plans and we hope that he will see out his contract with us."

The Amakhosi boss was also quick to pour cold water at suggestions that some of their key players could be lost to rivals clubs, as their contracts had expired.

“There were also reports circulating that some contracts were coming to an end and that some of those players could move on to other clubs. As is the norm at Kaizer Chiefs, we have renegotiated new contracts with all the affected players and agreed on extensions,” said Motaung.

"Our supporters can rest assured that no key player will be lost, especially at such a crucial stage of our league campaign."

On the two-year doping ban handed to winger Arthur Zwane, Motaung said the club would “explore other available avenues” to fight the suspension.

“Arthur has lodged an appeal with Safa. We have a two-pronged approach to the issue and we are consulting with our legal team in order to explore other available avenues.

"We are not happy with the manner in which the case was handled. Without getting into the merits of the case, I do not think the DC applied its mind correctly when dealing with the case and there are a number of issues that can be challenged," said Motaung.