Royal AM has released an official statement addressing the issue of outstanding payments of players and the technical team at the club.
The Premier Soccer Leagu has postponed the side's upcoming Betway Premiership match against Chippa United, which was due to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, this after the club was placed under curatorship due to an ongoing legal battle between the president Shauwn Mkhize and SARS over allegations of unpaid debt estimated at R40 million.
The KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit failed to pay their players and technical team staff in December after SARS seized properties and froze bank accounts belonging to Shauwn Mkhize.
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This has led to Thwihli Thwahla suspending their activities and players not returning to training.
ROYAL AM STATEMENT:
Royal AM Football Club wishes to address the unfortunate situation regarding the non-payment of salaries for December 2024, affecting our valued players, technical team, and staff. We acknowledge the hardship this has caused and extend our heartfelt apologies to those impacted, including their families.
As many are aware, the club is currently under curatorship following a preservation order obtained by SARS. While this has resulted in the temporary appointment of a curator, Mr Jaco Venter, to oversee the club's assets and operations, we want to assure all stakeholders that Royal AM remains committed to resolving this matter as swiftly as possible.
The club's management team, led by our CEO and General Manager, has been working diligently with the curator to secure the necessary permissions to release funds for salary payments. It has always been the ethos of Royal AM to prioritize the well-being of our personnel, and we remain dedicated to upholding that principle despite the current challenges.
We appreciate the patience and support of our players, staff, and their families during this difficult time. Additionally, we thank our fans, sponsors, and broader stakeholders for their continued trust and loyalty.
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Royal AM is committed to preserving the integrity of the club and ensuring its long-term success. We remain optimistic that this situation will be resolved soon, and we will provide timely updates as developments unfold.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Yours truly,
Ms. Shauwn Mkhize
President of Royal AM Football Club