KZN cops keep watchful eye ahead of Nedbank Cup final

DURBAN - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have warned football supporters expected to descend on the Moses Mabhida stadium for the Nedbank Cup final that violence will not be tolerated. 

Some unhappy supporters who could not purchase tickets for the Nedbank Cup have threatened to cause disruption.  

This being the first Soweto derby final in over a decade is expected to draw thousands to the stadium, and  KZN  deputy provincial commissioner responsible for policing and operations, Phumelele Makhoba, says they have noted some security threats surrounding the game.  

“We’ve not a number of misinformation and inflammatory messages going around various social media platforms, with some people recruiting others to stage protests... others vowing to force their way into the stadium without tickets.” 

Makhoba adds that lawlessness will be dealt with.  

“Incitement of violence is a criminal offence, and we are appealing to our people to refrain from making statements that may incite violence and lawlessness.”