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"A lot of lessons were learnt during the Global Citizen['s concert] and we have now agreed with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department on a new plan and have already put it into practice during other events, such as the Soweto Derby," said Bertie Grobberlaar, managing director of Stadium Management South Africa."We will have a park and ride service provider and make use of the Metrobus and the Gautrain to try to reduce congestion," Grobberlaar said.
"People should avoid parking where 'illegal' car guards would be directing them, as that may lead to vulnerability and allow theft," said Van Wyk.The JMPD says it will deploy no less than 120 officers to take care of traffic and to prevent crime.
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