Moses Mabhida Stadium management confirmed there were 18 injuries sustained during the violent spell at the end of the Nedbank Cup semi-final fixture between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars. However, the fact that there was a pitch invasion deserves scrutiny.

“A total of 18 men suffered injuries during the pitch invasion. Twelve of the men were treated by medics at the stadium, and five men were taken to hospital where they were treated. All have since been discharged,” read the Moses Mabhida Stadium statement.

At least two people are also expected to appear in court on Monday after they were arrested for their part in the violence. However, this is simply not enough for the DA.

“The PSL must provide concrete plans on interventions they will be implementing to stop violence at football matches and ensure the safety of spectators and officials,” DA spokesperson, Tsepo Mhlongo, told the African News Agency on Sunday.

“It is not acceptable that a family spectator sport regularly degenerates to violence that threatens the well-being of everyone because the PSL fails to take stern action against hooligans who perpetuate violence,” added Mhlongo.

“Parliament must fulfil its role and hold sporting bodies, such as the PSL, accountable to ensure that South African stadiums do not become death traps for sport loving fans,” he said.

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