Kaizer Chiefs has been fined R500 000 by the PSL Disciplinary Committee as a result of the misbehaviour of a group of fans that attended the MTN8 semi final game between Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates held at FNB STADIUM on the 26th September 2010.

Today I would like to offer my humble apologies to all our stakeholders, the football fraternity and the community of loving and caring supporters for the harm caused by the behaviour of the offending individuals.

These misdemeanours are serious as they impact on the reputation of South African soccer in general and Kaizer Chiefs in particular. We have repeatedly called for restraint and urged supporters and fans to consider the consequences of their actions in the stadium; yet it seems that a small group of individuals is intent on bringing Kaizer Chiefs into disrepute. If the individuals in this group were truly fans of Kaizer Chiefs they would not act in such an irresponsible fashion.

The Club has launched a number of outreach and supporter education programmes which amongst other things are aimed at inculcating responsible and positive behaviour amongst our fans and supporters. We are convinced that the vast majority of our fans have the Club’s best interests at heart and call upon these to help identify rogue elements intent on causing disruption; once identified we intend to blacklist these individuals at events. The assistance of our fans is however vital in achieving this.

Over the last few years Kaizer Chiefs has repeatedly been called to account for the misdemeanours of its fans and in all instances we have apologised unreservedly. We are however concerned about the growing trend of hooliganism which undermines the image of soccer and our own reputation which has been successfully built on the values of Love & Peace over 40 years.

We are committed to combating the efforts of individuals whose irrational and erratic behaviour is holding soccer to ransom. To that end we ask the football authorities to collaborate with clubs in creating structures that will enhance security at stadia and that will prevent destructive behaviour. I believe it would be tragic if such a challenge were to be narrowly viewed, as purely a Kaizer Chiefs problem while it is clear that left unchecked this could become widespread.

We remain committed to the exciting world of South African football and entertainment and assure our supporters and fans and the football fraternity of our unreserved dedication to its growth and development.

Kaizer Motaung (Mr.)


Executive Chairman