Mamelodi Sundowns ladies team coach Jerry Tshabalala is under investigation into allegations of improper conduct.
Tshabalala has been in charge of the Brazilians’ ladies’ side since 2012.
He has since been put on special leave by the club following allegations of unprofessional conduct by various players.
Sundowns has instructed a law firm to conduct an independent investigation.
A club statement read: “The Board of Mamelodi Sundowns has been made aware of allegations of improper conduct that have been made by various women players against the Coach of its Ladies Team, Jerry Tshabalala.
“Mamelodi Sundowns views these allegations in a very serious light and has appointed a top law firm, Bowmans, to investigate these allegations and to report to the Board as soon as possible.
“Sundowns has, in the interim, put Coach Jerry Tshabalala on special leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This is not done to pre-empt the outcome of the investigation but to ensure that the investigation can proceed expeditiously and protect the rights of all parties.
“In the event that the investigation establishes facts that warrant action, the Board will immediately take such steps as are appropriate.
“Mamelodi Sundowns will in due course make announcements on the findings of the investigation and the action to be taken.”
Tshabalala has led Sundowns to five league title in a row, alongside winning the CAF Women’s Champions League twice, the COSAFA WCL twice.