Johannesburg – Twelve referees have been sanctioned across the three top-tier leagues in South African the Referees’ Review Committee announced.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL), National First Division (NFD) and the ABC Motsepe League issued varying sanctions with immediate effect and all respective officials have been informed of the outcomes.
SA Football Association Head of Referees, Peter Sejake said the job of match officials was indeed a difficult task, but mistakes had to be corrected.
“True, mistakes do happen but that occurs the world over because unlike rugby and cricket, we don’t have video technology and match officials have a split second to make a decision. But we always attempt to minimise those mistakes,” said Sejake.
NFD referees Kamohelo Ramotsindela and Shane Chuma will not be appointed for any National Soccer League matches for eight weeks for their handling of the Nedbank Cup match between Orlando Pirates and Tornado FC.
Arthur Gabela will also not be appointed to handle any National Soccer League matches for four weeks, following matches involving Ajax FC and Supersport United and then the match between Supersport and University of Pretoria.
Buyisile Ngqambiyane will not referee any National Soccer League matches for eight weeks for his handling of the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Black Leopards in the Nedbank Cup.
Zolile Mthetho and Sandile Dilikane who handled the match between Polokwane FC and Wits will not be appointed to any National Soccer League matches for four weeks.
Stevens Khumalo received an eight week non-appointment period following his handling of the match between Pirates and SuperSport United.
Moses Phale and Thando Ndzandzeka forfeit 50 percent of their stipend for late arrival in the match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa.
Patrick Japhta will have no appointments for eight weeks for his handling of the match between Santos FC and FC Cape Town.
Peter Rabophara will have no appointments until he appears before the Review Committee or
submit the required documents.
Similarly Daniel Bennett may not be appointed to handle games until he appears before the Review Committee, or he submits the required documents. – ANA