Gumede condemned the violence‚ destruction of property and “hooliganism that was displayed in full view of the world on Saturday.”
“No amount of frustration and anger should lead one to cause violence and injure other citizens in the name of sport. Lovers of sport are expected to understand the game better because‚ by nature‚ you either win or lose. If you lose‚ nobody must be threatened and no property must be destroyed‚” she said.
“The unfortunate events of the weekend are a bad reflection on us as a nation and we hope that the police will find all the perpetrators.” She praised the police for their “swift action” in arresting two people.
“We are hoping for more arrests.”
Gumede said the city was planning a drive to educate communities on proper behaviour at soccer games.