Another proud week for SA Rugby

First we had the New South Africa, now we have the New South African Rugby. Well at least things are consistent in the rainbow nation where criminals and crime have infiltrated every aspect of our lives.


Rugby player in court after hostage drama

Johannesburg - A College Rovers Rugby Club player who allegedly held other players hostage for four hours on Monday night has appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court, KwaZulu-Natal police said.

Superintendent Jay Naicker said Melusi Zuma, 23, was charged with attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Zuma - who bears no relation to the ANC president Jacob Zuma - was arrested after holding up almost 30 people, including Sharks Academy players, at Stamford Hill.

All the hostages were freed and nobody was hurt. Zuma would remain in custody until his next court appearance on April 7. Managing director of the Durban-based Sharks Academy Hans Scriba, and College Rovers Rugby Club chairman Graham Mackenzie said in a statement on Tuesday:

"All the boys involved with last night's incident are receiving counselling and we are happy to report they are all responding positively." According to the Mercury newspaper the incident happened at a home provided for the players.

Stabbed Border rugby player “critical”

A Border Bulldogs player who was allegedly stabbed by a teammate over the weekend is still in hospital and remains in a critical condition,. Dumisani Meslani was allegedly stabbed during an altercation with his teammate, Denver du Plessis, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Speaking to the Daily Dispatch on Monday, Bulldogs general manager Leon Botha said the player was still critical. “He has lost a lot of blood and he is still in a lot of pain but unfortunately at this stage I can’t comment further about the matter,” said Botha. Botha said it appeared that Meslani will stay in hospital “ for a couple more days”.

Police spokesperson Superintendent Mtati Tana said there had still been no case opened about the incident. “No one came to us and reported or opened any case, even the rugby union. So we don’t have any information about the player’s incident,” said Tana. “We are hearing about it in the media.”