By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that they have parted ways with attacker Dumisani Zuma, influenced by his “numerous disciplinary issues”.
Ill-discipline has plagued him for most of the 2021/22 season and has seen him suspended twice by the club.
In late 2021, Zuma was suspended after he was reportedly found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol.
He was said to be injured at the time.
In their release, Chiefs said they had explored all avenues to help him get back on track.
“Attacking midfielder Dumsani Zuma’s numerous disciplinary issues have led to the Club letting him go with a year still remaining on his contract,” the club statement read.
“This follows his latest appearance in front of the DC, which resulted in his dismissal as recommended by an independent authority. The 27-year-old only featured three times in 2021/22 for Chiefs.”
“Since joining from Bloemfontein Celtic in 2017, he has been suspended a number of times, including twice in one season. He was also sent to rehab and counselling in the season that just ended. Over five seasons, he played 100 matches (25 starts + 75 subs) and scored 13 goals.”
Zuma joins the list of a number of high profile exits announced at the Naturena based club on Wednesday. The Soweto Giants are in the midst of a huge rebuild after finishing yet another season without silverware.
The now Arthur Zwane led club are set to continue their overhaul of the squad, with a number of new arrivals set to be announced in the coming weeks.
On Wednesday, the club announced that attacking midfielder Lebogang Manyama, midfielder Kearyn Baccus, striker Lazalous Kambole, goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, striker Leonardo Castro, defender Daniel Cardoso and striker Samir Nurković would all be let go when their contracts expire at the end of June.
Goalkeeping coach Lee Baxter has also left the club after arriving in February 2018 and working with several head coaches, including under his father, Stuart.
Kenyan defensive midfielder Anthony Akumu Agay has been put on transfer and Amakhosi are willing to listen to offers from other clubs for his services.