Chiefs factions heading for reconciliation
Boitumelo Khutsafalo | Friday May 31, 2019 20:24
Their never-ending bickering has largely been blamed for the club’s financial troubles, which have rocked the Kgatleng side for seasons. The club’s financial backer, Sayeed Jamali eventually left as the two factions failed to reach a common ground even after several attempts to bring the fights to an end.
Chiefs eventually succumbed to the struggles and followed Black Forest before Sankoyo Bush Bucks joined them in the lower division last weekend. However, reports emerging from both camps are that common ground could finally be reached following the team’s demotion. Indications are that a deal could be struck between the two factions ahead of next week’s court case.
One source has revealed that although nothing concrete has been discussed, the intention is to meet before next Wednesday and strike a deal that would most likely see an end to the animosity. The case was filed by the faction led by chairperson, Raymond Tsheko accusing the camp led by Ramocha Tsieng of being in contempt of a court order and running a parallel executive committee.
Reached for comment, Tsheko could not dwell much into what could transpire ahead of the court case. However, he did mention that it is imperative that the two camps meet and discuss their differences. “On our side we are open to that,” he said. The club has called for an annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for June 8 where a new committee will be ushered in. Tsheko said it is important that the team is prepared so that it returns to its glory days. He said amongst others, Magosi should be prepared to meet Club Licensing requirements in case they return to the Premier League.
“Club Licensing requirements should not be for compliance, but as a matter of fact for the existence of the club,” he said.
“It should not only be done so that we comply but most importantly as a requirement for the existence of this establishment.
These are some of the things that we will have to discuss at the AGM.” Ramocha on the other hand also said he could not discuss much on what is likely to happen since no official discussions have kicked off.