The South African Football Association’s (SAFA) Referees Review Committee says that referee Lwandile Mfiki acted in a correct manner during the fiery encounter between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows which was marred by crowd disturbances. 

The Review Committee comprising chairman Bruce Mphela and committee members Steve Goddard, Frans Boshilo and Moses Hleza viewed the recording of the match extensively and concluded that the referee had handled the match appropriately in a hostile environment. 

“The Review Committee confirms that the decision to dismiss Reneilwe Letsholonyane of Kaizer Chiefs in that match, for serious foul play, was correct.     

“The cautioning of Kaizer Chiefs’ Tefo Mashamaite, in the first 25 seconds of the match set the tone for the proceedings of the tense game. It gave the referee a clear indication of what was to come,” read the statement from the review committee. 

The statement goes on to say: “Mfiki should also have sent off Lucky Baloyi of Kaizer Chiefs, as his foul was a clear dismissal offence instead of a plain caution. 

“The match officials must be complimented on their calm approach to all the incidents throughout this match,” concluded the Review Committee. 

The Committee said the attempted attack on Mfiki by a spectator will be dealt with by the PSL.