Officials appeal for peace during Kabelano
Friday, June 29, 2007
The two-blood rivals meet in the second semi-final at 11.30am in the one-day spectacular after the first game between Notwane and Gaborone United.
Chiefs and Rollers' supporters are notorious for fighting each other, perhaps because they sit in adjacent stands on the northern side of the stadium. About five years ago during the Kabelano Charity Cup, a number of people were injured seriously in a fight between Chiefs and Rollers' supporters. But things seem to have improved of late since Rollers' return from the lower division almost three seasons back.
But officials from both sides are not taking chances and have pleaded with supporters not to engage in hooliganism. "Both sets of supporters should behave well on Saturday. It is important for the supporters to understand the motive of this day. They have to go out there to enjoy football and accept the outcome," said Chiefs' publicity officer Clifford Mogomotsi yesterday. He added that hooliganism is not tolerated and they will have marshals to ensure that nobody misbehaves.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...