Premier League apologises for Rand blunder
Staff Writer | Thursday March 10, 2016 15:50
The ticket prices are quoted in South African currency, the Rand instead of the local one.
The BPL has said the tickets for the first and second leg are the same due to a bulk order made to retain a competitive price. Through a press statement, the BPL said the tickets are procured from a supplier in South Africa who had admitted to the mistake in so far as the semi-final second leg tickets are concerned.
“We wish to absolve our sponsor Mascom from any liability in the production and distribution of these tickets.
We further apologise to Mascom for any discomfort and abuse this may have caused.
Whilst we accept that this mistake is inexcusable and unforgivable, we wish to assure everyone that it was not actuated by malice or ill-faith, but rather a result of an honest mistake for which we shall institute sanction,” the statement reads. The BPL said it would be impossible to withdraw the tickets and produce a new consignment due to time factor.
Rollers and Chiefs clash on Saturday in Francistown.
“We shall therefore proceed with those tickets in circulation, and pray for your indulgence and understanding.
We once again apologise profusely for all the inconvenience and discomfort this matter has caused. This mistake was in no way meant to undermine the integrity of the Competition and its sponsor,” the statement further reads.