As the PSL disciplinary committee DC is racing against time to conclude the case against Monde Mphambaniso, whose registration is in question, his team Marumo Gallants could be counting on a precedent from three years to remain in the elite league.
In 2022, Golden Arrows were found guilty of fielding a defaulter, Simo Mbhele now known as Luthuli, but the club did not have any points deducted.
Arrows had fielded Mbhele in seven league games, despite him not having an international transfer certificate ITC. Then, PSL prosecutor Zola Majavu said docking of points 'would be inappropriate', instructing both parties to only pay for the costs of two sittings.
Marumo, who finished 10th in the Premiership last season, will hope they have similar luck, as even Cape Town City won an arbitration award that the Western Cape side hope would reinstate them in the PSL at the expense of the Bloemfontein-based side.
In what could be further bad news for Gallants, sports lawyer Mandla Tshabalala has warned the precedent set in the Arrows case might not necessarily be helpful in the Mphambaniso matter, saying all the powers rest with the DC to either impose a point forfeiture or monetary fine.