Heavy police deployment at Moses Mabhida Stadium ahead of Nedbank Cup final match
Various police units are manning all corners of the stadium, while the Durban metro police has blocked off all major routes around the stadium.
Supporters at the Moses Mabhida Stadium for the Nedbank Cup final match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN
DURBAN - There is a heavy police deployment at the Moses Mabhida Stadium ahead of Saturday’s Nedbank Cup final match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Various police units are manning all corners of the stadium, while the Durban metro police has blocked off all major routes around the stadium.
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This follows threats made by unhappy football fans who complained about a system glitch in ticket sales, leaving them unable to attend the match.
While more than 40,000 supporters are expected to fill the stadium, police said they would remain on high alert throughout the day.
Hundreds of public order officers have been deployed to secure the Moses Mabhida Stadium and its precinct.
Police have confirmed that the number was beefed up due to threats made by some supporters, who, while ticketless, vowed they will force their way into the stadium and create chaos.
KwaZulu-Natal police deputy provincial commissioner Major General Phumelele Makhoba said, “We have beefed up our operations on the ground and our air support will play a major role in identifying areas of concern from the sky.”
She added that the stadium would be a no-go area for those without tickets.
“The stadium precincts will practically be our red zone and no one without a valid ticket must come close to the stadium.”
Supporters were expected to start trickling into the stadium for the Soweto Derby from midday.
[HAPPENING NOW] There’s a heavy police deployment at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban ahead of today’s #NedbankCupFinal2025 between @orlandopirates and @KaizerChiefs. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/sNO7jBNCWB
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 10, 2025
Police in the province have confirmed that the numbers have been beefed up due threats made by some supporters that while they have no valid tickets, they will force entry into the stadium to cause chaos. @_NMabaso
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 10, 2025
[WATCH] @orlandopirates fan Zakes Mahumane says he is not here for anything else but to take the #NedbankCupFinal2025 home. He predicts they will score at least three goals if not more. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/egmXrUpqep
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 10, 2025
[WATCH] When asked about safety and security concerns over the threats of disruption, Mahumane says police have been visible all over the city, and not only do they feel safe but know they are very safe. #NedbankCupFinal2025 @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/DG5TbEiwTy
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 10, 2025
[WATCH] Supporters are now making their way into the stadium to watch the derby, over 40 thousand supporters are expected to fill up the stadium. #NedbankCupFinal2025 @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/75uoVw45ye
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) May 10, 2025