Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala has been placed on special leave after allegations of improper conduct made by various players.
Sundowns released a statement on Saturday confirming they have hired a top law firm to investigate the allegations against the coach.
Tshabalala has since been placed on special leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Statement:
"Mamelodi Sundowns instructs top law firm to investigate allegations of improper conduct by the Coach of its Ladies Team
"The Board of Mamelodi Sundowns has been made aware of allegations of improper conduct that have been made by various women players against the Coach of its Ladies Team, Jerry Tshabalala.
"Mamelodi Sundowns views these allegations in a very serious light and has appointed a top law firm, Bowmans, to investigate these allegations and to report to the Board as soon as possible.
"Sundowns has, in the interim, put Coach Jerry Tshabalala on special leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This is not done to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation, but to ensure that the investigation can proceed expeditiously and protect the rights of all parties.
"In the event that the investigation establishes facts that warrant action, the Board will immediately take such steps as are appropriate.
"Mamelodi Sundowns will in due course make announcements on the findings of the investigation and the action to be taken."