SAPS reassures fans ahead of Nedbank Cup final: ‘We are not worried at all’

947’s Robert Marawa speaks with South African Police Service Spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.

Listen below:

A sold-out crowd is set to gather at Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban on Saturday (10 May) for the Nedbank Cup final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

Safety concerns were raised following the chaos that erupted when tickets went on sale on Monday.

Fans were left frustrated after facing several system glitches.

RELATED: Robert Marawa on Nedbank Cup final ticket chaos: ‘Fans deserve more respect’

Netshiunda reassures attendees that the police will be hands-on on the day.

“We have beefed up our intelligence on the ground… We have been in touch with the stadium itself, and we are putting in enough security measures so that whoever is in the stadium and around the stadium feels safe.” 

– Colonel Robert Netshiunda, Spokesperson – SAPS

“We are not worried at all… We are confident that we are going to deliver yet another successful soccer match in our province.” 

– Colonel Robert Netshiunda, Spokesperson – SAPS

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the discussion.