“I Never Pointed a Gun at Anyone, To Support Kaizer Chiefs” Bobby Motaung Hit Out

Bobby Motaung has emphasised that football supporters in South Africa are free to support any club they choose, dismissing the idea that fans are pressured to back a particular team.

Speaking during a discussion about fan loyalty and rivalries in South African football, the senior executive of Kaizer Chiefs made it clear that supporting a club should always be a matter of personal choice.

“I never pointed a gun at anyone to support Kaizer Chiefs,” Motaung said. “The Premier Soccer League has 16 teams, and every soccer fan has the right to support any team they love.”

His comments come amid ongoing debates among football supporters about club loyalty, fan pressure, and the intense rivalries that characterize South African football culture.

The Premier Soccer League, widely regarded as the top professional football competition in the country, features 16 clubs competing annually for league honours. Among them, Kaizer Chiefs remains one of the most recognised and supported teams, boasting a massive fan base across South Africa and beyond.

However, the club has also faced criticism and frustration from supporters during challenging seasons when results on the pitch did not meet expectations. These situations often spark heated conversations among fans regarding loyalty and commitment to their favourite teams.

Motaung’s remarks appeared aimed at reinforcing the idea that football should unite supporters rather than divide them. According to him, passion for the game should always respect individual freedom of choice.

Football analysts note that rivalries between major clubs in the PSL — particularly between Kaizer Chiefs and long-time rivals Orlando Pirates — are a major part of the sport’s appeal in the country. While such rivalries fuel excitement, they can also lead to intense debates among fans.

Motaung’s statement has since sparked discussion among supporters on social media, with many agreeing that football loyalty should be voluntary and driven by passion rather than pressure.

As the PSL season continues, fans across the country remain deeply invested in their teams, celebrating victories and enduring defeats together — a reminder that football loyalty ultimately belongs to the supporters themselves.

Disbarred advocate and polarising legal figure Malesela Daniel Teffo has lodged a criminal complaint against KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accusing the senior officer of intimidation, threats of assault, and crimen injuria in a case that is expected to draw national attention.

The complaint was filed on Wednesday at the Sandton police station in Johannesburg, following an alleged incident that took place during a video call on 2 March. According to Teffo, the call occurred while he was having breakfast at a McDonald’s in Rivonia and was prompted by a WhatsApp message he had sent criticising Mkhwanazi.

Teffo alleges that the video call quickly escalated, with Mkhwanazi confronting him over comments made in the message, which referenced several senior police officials, including National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, in relation to a purported corruption case involving bullet-proof vests.

In his sworn statement, Teffo claims Mkhwanazi warned him that he would “remember this day when something bad happens,” and suggested that Teffo was aligned with a faction associated with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. He further alleged that Mkhwanazi dismissed him as “no longer an advocate” and questioned the legitimacy of his legal status.

“I strongly believe that Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi has the capabilities and capacity to execute the threats he was making against me,” Teffo said, emphasising that he took the alleged threats seriously and is seeking further investigation and prosecution.

The complaint is expected to be transferred to the Gauteng office of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) due to the involvement of a senior police official. Police documents note that the allegations constitute a potential crime committed by a high-ranking officer against a civilian, necessitating specialised oversight.

Police records indicate that Teffo initially left the station without signing his statement, citing prior travel plans, but returned the following day to complete the affidavit. Screenshots and diary entries confirm that the matter is now officially under investigation.

The case is likely to reignite debates around accountability within the South African Police Service, particularly in instances where senior officers are alleged to have used their position to intimidate civilians. Legal analysts suggest that, if substantiated, the allegations could have serious implications for both Mkhwanazi’s career and public perceptions of police conduct.

Observers are now closely watching how the IPID will handle the investigation, as the case touches on issues of authority, professional conduct, and the broader question of civilian protection from intimidation by law enforcement.