Mashonisa, a die-hard Kaizer Chiefs fan, has spoken out about his frustrations, which prompted him to storm the pitch during last Saturday's Carling Knockout match at FNB Stadium between the Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.
A 42-year-old miner and father of six from Ogies in Mpumalanga, he conveyed profound remorse for his deeds after his arrest. Mashonisa reiterated his commitment to the Amakhosi as he reflected on the situation following his release from Booysens Police Station.
To the spectators, teammates, and his family, he offered a sincere apologies after admitting he let his emotions control him.
Yes, Kaizer Chiefs do let their fans down from time to time, but I wasn't the only one. My family and my profession have both been affected by what happened, and for that I am very sorry.
Sundowns were given a penalty and there was an apparent offside that led up to their second goal; Mashonisa indicated that these two controversial decisions were the source of his aggravation during the contest. You only witness an incident at the stadium once. It appeared to me that Njabulo Blom made contact with the ball first, leading to the penalty.
"My frustration began when I felt as though we had been robbed," he said. Nevertheless, he has come to terms with the fact that his behaviour was unacceptable. Mashonisa had already tried to assault the pitch earlier in the game. Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma stepped in and told him to calm down after he was detained by fellow fans the first time he tried to get to the pitch. "'Mashonisa, leave him alone.'" Bvuma told me.
His words betrayed his true intentions; he had come to enquire as to why the referee had been so severe on them. Mashonisa has enrolled in an anger management course as part of her proactive measures towards rehabilitation.
After giving it some thought, he stressed again how important it is for spectators to keep their cool and enjoy the game. Mashonisa is currently considering ways to make atonement as his judicial processes continue.
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