Moroka Swallows FC have have received their punishment for failing to honour their matches against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows.
The Dube Birds did not show up for their DStv Premiership clash against Sundowns and Arrows after confirming there was a dispute between players and management.
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Premier Soccer League prosecutor Zola Mojavu confirmed on Thursday 11 January that the Soweto giants pleaded guilty and were subsequently fined R1 million, with R600 000 suspended for 24 months.
Both Sundowns and Arrows have also been handed walkovers (3-0 wins) for Swallows' failure to show-up.
"Having listened to the submissions from the two legal representatives on behalf of the League as well as Moroka Swallows Football Club, the PSL DC returned the following ruling; One, in respect of each match that was not honoured, the opponents of Moroka Swallows Football Club were awarded that match on the basis of a three point and three goals basis, what is referred to as a walkover in football nomenclature," Mojavu said via the PSL media department.
"Two, they were further find a monetary amount of R1 million, of which R600,000 is suspended for a period of 24 months on condition that during the period of suspension, they are not found guilty of the same offence.
"The balance of R400,000 is to be paid effectively. "They were further ordered to carry the costs of the seating, which are administratively completed by the league and would be added on to the R400,000 to be paid."
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