KZN police said supporters should expect stop and searches, which are to ascertain that vehicles and persons getting into the Moses Mabhida stadium are cleared of any prohibited items.
JOHANNESBURG - KwaZulu Natal police have said although there will be no road closures ahead of Saturday night’s MTN 8 cup final, officials will conduct stop-and-search operations.
Officials warned spectators heading to the Moses Mabhida stadium to watch the live match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns to arrive early Saturday afternoon to avoid traffic delays.The police’s Robert Netshiunda said they have safety and security measures in place. “Although the metro police have confirmed that no road closures will be affected on the day, police-manned stop and searches should be expected in order to ascertain that vehicles and persons getting into the stadium are cleared of any prohibited items.
"Dangerous weapons inclusive of firearms, knives, and bottles are not allowed inside the stadium,” said Netshiunda.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MTN8 Final: Why Always Moses Mabhida Stadium?MTN8 Final: Why Always Moses Mabhida Stadium?
Read more »
Excitement builds for MTN-8 final at Moses Mabhida Stadium - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,It's all systems go ahead of the eagerly awaited MTN-8 final at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban
Read more »
MTN-8 Final: Sundowns and Pirates Fans Want Fair Gameplay at Moses Mabhida: “No Brown Envelope”Football clubs Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates gave insight to their frame of minds ahead of the anticipated MTN-8 final at Durban's Moses Mabhida.
Read more »
How KZN Beat Lesufi In MTN8 Final RaceHow KZN Beat Lesufi In MTN8 Final Race
Read more »
Riveiro hails mutual respect between Pirates and SundownsPirates and Siundowns meet in the final of the MTN8 at a sold-out Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.
Read more »