Rollers beef-up security ahead of AGM
Friday, January 29, 2016
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The make-or-break meeting follows years of internal squabbles over the issue of privatising the club. The club co-chairperson, Walter Kgabung said they have beefed up security for the meeting following unrest that took place between club supporters following their 2-1 loss to BR Highlanders last Saturday.
“We are in contact with the security organs, especially the police because we want everyone to feel safe at the meeting,” he said. After the loss against BR Highlanders, some sections of supporters reportedly bayed for one of the interim committee members, Mookodi Seisa’s blood. Police officers and some of the club members had to intervene and call for order.
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