PSL resumption plans given green light by govt
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has given the thumbs up for the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to resume playing matches.
The department announced on Wednesday morning that the PSL’s resumption plans have been approved by government.
The approval gives PSL clubs the go-ahead to start training and hosting matches behind closed doors.
Mthethwa said in the statement that the plans have also been approved by the Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.
“The plans of the Premier Soccer League have been approved, considering the mitigation strategies and plans in relation to the Level 3 risk adjusted strategy in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans have further been subject to analysis by Health authorities, the NICD (National Institute of Communicable
Diseases) who have recommended that the measures put in place by the organisation meet and in some instances exceed the required protocol for a safe
return to training and to play in a Biologically Safe Environment.”
The PSL must now decide when their 2019/20 season can resume.
Kaizer Chiefs are currently top of the Absa Premiership, while the Nedbank Cup is at the semifinal stage.
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