Times Of Swaziland: WANDERERS SEEK RETURN OF PLE CONTEMPT CASE

WANDERERS SEEK RETURN OF PLE CONTEMPT CASE
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Machawe Fakudze on 08/03/2025 06:56:00


MBABANE - It’s far from over.
Since the proceedings before the Supreme Court have been concluded, Manzini
Wanderers FC have filed a notice to reinstate the contempt of court proceedings
that are pending before the High Court. The contempt of court proceedings were
instituted by Wanderers after Judge Mumcy Dlamini ruled in their favour. Judge
Dlamini ordered that the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Appeals Board’s
decision be reviewed and set aside and that Wanderers be reinstated into the
ongoing MTN Premier League season.
This judgment overturned the EFA Appeals Board’s verdict, which had ruled
against Wanderers’ protest concerning the eligibility of Denver Sundowns’
captain, Jimoh Moses. Seeing that the order issued by Judge Dlamini was not
being complied with, Wanderers filed the contempt of court application. Judge
Mbutfo Mamba issued an order staying the proceedings before Judge Dlamini,
pending finalisation of the appeal. The appeal has been finalised.
Contempt
Wanderers have since filed a notice to reinstate the contempt of court matter
that had been stayed pending finalisation of the appeal.  This action targets
the Premier League of Eswatini (PLE) trio: the chairman, chief executive officer
(CEO), and chief operations officer (COO). “The applicant will, on March 13,
2025, apply to the above court for the reinstatement of the contempt proceedings
against the Respondents, which were stayed by an Order and/or judgment of the
Supreme Court,” states an extract from the notice.
This follows closely on the heels of another notice of application for review,
filed by Moneni Pirates through Counsel Azi Hlatshwako. Pirates are seeking to
have the judgment of February 20, 2025, reviewed, corrected and/or set aside.
Wanderers are represented by Advocate Mduduzi Mabila, who is instructed by SM
Jele Attorneys.