PSL DC Outcome on Dynamos and Pat Malabela

The PSL Disciplinary Committee has made its ruling on the following matters.

Dynamos, Pat Malabela and July Malabela: The charges related to the conduct of Pat and July Malabela at the match between Dynamos FC and Polokwane City FC on 10 April 2013 which was abandoned due to the actions of Pat and July Malabela.

Pat and July Malabela were found guilty of causing the abandonment of the match and the club was found guilty of failing to prevent its supporters from throwing missiles at match officials. Pat and July Malabela were found not guilty of verbally abusing the match officials.

The DC passed the following sentence:

·         Dynamos forfeited the match and the match was awarded to Polokwane City FC with a score of 3-0 in their favour;

·         Dynamos was fined R100 000.00 of which R50 000.00 was suspended;

·         Pat Malabela was fined R 50 000.00 of which R 25 000.00 was suspended;

·         July Malabela was fined R50 000.00 of which R 25 000.00 was suspended;

·         Dynamos, Pat and July Malabela were ordered to pay the costs of the sittings of 09 May 2013 and 14 May 2013.

Dynamos and Pat Malabela: They were charged with misconduct following an incident which took place on 06 April 2013 when Pat Malabela, without authorization, entered the technical area during the match and made disparaging remarks against a match official. Malabela was found guilty of bringing the League into disrepute.

The DC issued a very stern warning to Malabela concerning his continued unacceptable behavior.