How do we appeal a disciplinary decision?

Q: How do we appeal a disciplinary decision?

Under SAFA Competitions Uniform Rule 25: Lodge the appeal within 72 hours of receiving the written disciplinary decision. Within those 72 hours, lodge all relevant documents, the grounds of appeal and the appeal fee. You must serve the documents on all the other parties. You must make sure the transcript or minutes of the disciplinary hearing are available before the appeal is set down, and you pay for the transcript. Appeals are heard by SAFA's Appeals Board under the SAFA Statutes. Appeal fees (Rule 17.1.4) League Fee Men's and Women's Regional Leagues, Junior Football Leagues R5 000 Men's and Women's Provincial Leagues R15 000 After the Appeals Board: a dispute with its decision goes to arbitration, submitted to a designated SAFA official within 72 hours of the decision being given in writing. Arbitration fees are R10 000 (Regional and Junior) or R30 000 (Provincial). Only SAFA or the party charged may appeal a Disciplinary Committee decision. If appeals threaten to seriously disrupt the competition, the Competitions Committee can order that it carries on.

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Under SAFA Competitions Uniform Rule 25:

Lodge the appeal within 72 hours of receiving the written disciplinary decision.
Within those 72 hours, lodge all relevant documents, the grounds of appeal and the appeal fee.
You must serve the documents on all the other parties.
You must make sure the transcript or minutes of the disciplinary hearing are available before the appeal is set down, and you pay for the transcript.

Appeals are heard by SAFA's Appeals Board under the SAFA Statutes.

Appeal fees (Rule 17.1.4)

League	Fee
Men's and Women's Regional Leagues, Junior Football Leagues	R5 000
Men's and Women's Provincial Leagues	R15 000

After the Appeals Board: a dispute with its decision goes to arbitration, submitted to a designated SAFA official within 72 hours of the decision being given in writing. Arbitration fees are R10 000 (Regional and Junior) or R30 000 (Provincial).

Only SAFA or the party charged may appeal a Disciplinary Committee decision. If appeals threaten to seriously disrupt the competition, the Competitions Committee can order that it carries on.