PITCH invader Kwezilomo Madiba (35) seemed shocked when he was sentenced to three years in jail for assaulting a security guard.
His eight co-accused pleaded guilty in November to the charge of pitch invasion.
John Memela (32), Siphosethu Khumalo (29), Cebolendoda Hadebe (21), Douglas Mkhize (42), Nolwethu Cokotha (33), Zibongile Njova (33), Sihle Zungu (27) and Dennis Thusi (35) were given three-year suspended sentences and 12 months’ house arrest. They must do community work and go for anger management.
Magistrate Sifiso Luthuli said in the Durban Magistrates Court yesterday that the pitch invasion was a serious offence that resulted in millions in damage.
He said the accused were disappointed Kaizer Chiefs fans.
“Why damage the stadium if you are disappointed?” he said.
“Madiba assaulted guard Sabelo Mazibuko.”
Madiba has a previous assault conviction.
Luthuli said Memela, Khumalo and Madiba wrote an apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa, eThekwini mayor, the PSL and Safa.
“I’m not sure if that letter got to those people. Since the stadium is owned by the municipality, it means all the damages were paid by the taxpayer.”
Shocking! ?? Female security guard attacked during violent stadium invasion at the Moses Mabhida stadium, Durban.
— Leandri Janse van Vuuren (@Lean3JvV) April 21, 2018
???? Let's find them, call them out and report them! ????#NedbankCup semi-final, Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars.
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Absolutely diabolical scenes at Moses Mabhida Stadium tonight. Kaizer Chiefs will be in big trouble for this. Unacceptable from the supporters.
— Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) April 21, 2018
Video via @Jeff_CJ31 pic.twitter.com/87hSwROwiZ
#NedbankCup The moment players ran for their lives. Violent stadium invasion by fans at the Moses Mabhida in Durban. Nedbank Cup semi-final, Kaizer Chiefs vs Free State Stars.@eNCA pic.twitter.com/CF9xSYW6Kh
— Siphamandla Goge (@SiphamandlaGoge) April 21, 2018
Violence at Moses Mabhida Stadium as Kaizer Chiefs fans run riot after their teams 2-0 defeat to Free State Stars!!!! pic.twitter.com/yFDuZLDNNh
— BBK (@BBKUnplugged99) April 21, 2018
Some of the ugly scenes that unfolded at Moses Mabhida Stadium last night after the #NedbankCup semifinal between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars.
— Gagasi FM Sports (@GagasiFMSports) April 22, 2018
What should be done to prevent these life-threatening incidents in the future? pic.twitter.com/2kC1cWIGto