The Orlando Pirates’ management has suspended Thembinkosi Lorch from club activities.
The footballer was suspended after receiving a suspended jail sentence and an R100,000 fine for attacking his ex-girlfriend, Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala, on Tuesday.
In September 2020, she filed an assault charge against the soccer star.
In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, the club stated that it will begin internal proceedings.
“The Orlando Pirates Football Club is always mindful of its obligation as a result of the employer-employee relationship it has with the players,” according to a statement made on Wednesday.
“The club also handles the administration of justice in a manner that avoids double jeopardy, where the players would be punished twice for the same offense.”
“The above are consistent with the club values without which the club would not function judiciously.”
“Having said that, the club has removed Thembinkosi Lorch from all club activities until December 12.”
In June, the football star was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for strangling and hitting his girlfriend three years ago.
The midfielder was handed a three-year direct imprisonment which was suspended for five years with conditions.
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