Suspended Rollers players to know their fate
Friday, May 10, 2013
Thato Bolweleng and Edwin Motlhagodi, were found consuming alcohol two days before a match. Simisani Mathumo who was originally amongst the charged, no longer faces disciplinary charges. Rollers welfare manager, Motshegetsi Mafa said Mathumo managed to issue a medical report and it was clear he was given sick leave for Friday and Saturday, which is why he did not show up at training. He added that he joined the team on Tuesday for training.
Mafa told Mmegi Sport that the players were spotted somewhere drinking alcohol, but it was not at camp. Mafa added that the players were seen on a Friday during preparations for the weekend game against Miscellaneous.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...