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Chiefs’ society reps push ahead with case

Attorney Khumiso Tshephe addressing Mochudi Centre Chiefs supporters on Saturday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Attorney Khumiso Tshephe addressing Mochudi Centre Chiefs supporters on Saturday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Mochudi Centre Chiefs supporters have been told the club might not appeal the High Court ruling in which their application to declare their case urgent was turned down.

The two factions fighting for the control of the club faced off at Lobatse High Court a fortnight ago with representatives of the society seeking some reliefs against the company, Mochudi Centre Chiefs Pty Ltd.

However, the two parties only argued on the issue of urgency and the High Court ruled that the matter will not be heard on urgency basis. Addressing the supporters at the general meeting held at Segale Primary School in Mochudi on Saturday, Attorney Khumiso Tshephe said although they feel hard done by the ruling, considering the arguments and reasons they put forward, they have advised the club’s interim committee not to appeal.

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