Mamelodi Sundowns has launched an investigation against its coach for their ladies team, Jerry Shabalala, for improper conduct.

The board of said it has been made aware of the allegations that were made by various women players against the coach.

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS

In a statement the club expressed that it views these allegations in a very serious light and has appointed a top law firm, Bowmans, to investigate.

"The final investigations to the allegations will be reported to the board as soon as possible.Sundowns has, in the interim, put xoach Jerry Shabalala on special leave pending the outcome of the investigation."

PROTECTION OF RIGHTS 

The club said putting the coach on special leave is not done to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation, but to ensure that the investigation can proceed smoothly whilst the rights of all parties are protected.

"Mamelodi Sundowns will in due course make announcements on the findings of the investigation and the action to be taken."