Orlando Pirates have confirmed that midfielder Ben Motshwari has been suspended by the club after being charged by police on Monday.

The Soweto giants have also revealed that the 30-year-old midfielder will remain suspended, pending an investigation.

However, Pirates have not disclosed what the former Bidvest Wits attacker has been charged with.

The Buccaneers released the following statement:

“Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that it has suspended midfielder Ben Motshwari after being charged by police this morning. Mr Motshwari will remain suspended, pending an investigation.

“The matter is subject to a legal process and the Club is therefore unable to make further comment until that process is complete.”