RC 261029947Robert Marawa
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Soweto Derby crowd safety dominated, with Stadium Management SA defending its transport, parking and entry plans ahead of Saturday's match at FNB Stadium.
- 18:18
Stadium Management SA's CEO says the risk is real when more people enter a venue than its capacity allows, and says the scanning points are planned 500 metres from the closest gate.
- 18:29
For this derby, 12,000 Gautrain and 8,000 Rea Vaya packages were sold bundled with match tickets, aimed at moving fans onto public transport from Park Station and Rea Vaya stations.
- 18:30
Fans can park at the old golf course property about 900 metres from the stadium for R80, with guarded parking and a free shuttle back to the venue after the game.
- 18:37
Kickoff delays are decided by the Match Commissioner in consultation with the police-appointed authorised member, and management says delays will happen less often going forward.
- 18:51
The minister has instructed that reserved seating be introduced, but management says the move must be phased with clubs and the PSL, with some seats reserved before the season ends.