By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) prosecutor Zola Majavu has announced that JDR Stars’ case against Durban City has been dismissed.
JDR Stars alleged that the Durban outfit had improperly registered midfielder Saziso Magawana.
PSL Disciplinary Committee (PLS DC) decided on Tuesday that they were entitled to field Magawana in a game against JDR Stars.
“The PSL DC dismissed that particular protest with costs to be paid by the protesting club, in this case JDR Stars,” Majavu stated.
“The PSL DC found nothing wrong with the registration of Mr. Magawana by Durban City.
‘And to the extend that he was fielded against JDR Stars, there was no wrong-doing determined by the DC.”
Majavu also confirmed that Cape Town Spurs’ protest about the same player was set for Tuesday evening, but postponed to Wednesday after the Urban Warriors requested a delay to present a witness.
That matter is scheduled to proceed tomorrow at 4.30 pm, whereafter a decision will hopefully be made regarding that protest.”
Majavu added that there was still provision for JDR Stars to appeal the PSL’s decision.
Magawana joined Durban City for the 2024/25 season. The protests have arisen from the fact that it was Marumo Gallants that issued his clearance, and not Leruma United, who had bought the first division status of Gallants.