Prison XI go for Fighters' jugular
Friday, April 23, 2010
Prisons XI are still hopeful of toppling Black Peril who lead the competition with four points and make a return to the Premier League. Black Peril meet Masitaoka seeking to strengthen their charge for the title and automatic qualification. They lead the log with 37 points with Prisons XI trailing with 33.
Fighters are currently on position four with 28 points with three games still to go. They would not qualify even for the Premier League promotion play-offs if they win all their remaining games. They are still to forfeit six points as per the sentence imposed on them after last season's debacle when they were found guilty of 'giving away' their play-off game to Jwaneng Comets after realising that their slide from top-flight football is unstoppable.
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...