The
Judge’s ruling is in line with the argument advanced by the PSL throughout the
proceedings that the matter cannot be argued in court but through processes
available to all 32 members of the Premier Soccer League as stated in the NSL
Rules.
The
Judge did not rule on the merits of the application. The Court ordered that the
issues be referred to arbitration or arbitrators appointed in terms of the
constitution and rules of the National Soccer League, as read with those of the
South African Football Association and any further instruments incorporated by
reference in the constitution and rules of NSL and SAFA.
PSL
Head of Legal, Advocate Ntsietso Mofokeng said: “We are delighted with the
outcome because we are convinced that this matter should never have been
referred to court in the first place. This is a football matter.”
Mofokeng
further explained: “An Arbitrator(s) will be appointed to deal with the issues
raised by Thanda. Today,the Judge did not make any findings on the merits
of the award made at the arbitration
process of 26 May 2013.”
