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Calls for urgent action
Saturday Star
|March 07, 2026
THE recent Soweto Derby at the 94000-seater FNB Stadium saw an alarming display of overcrowding, with fans sitting in the aisles, prompting urgent intervention from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.
After attending the sold-out match, McKenzie described the situation as a “disaster waiting to happen,” highlighting the dire need for both immediate and long-term solutions to ensure fan safety.
Overcrowding in stadiums, particularly during hugely popular events like the Soweto Derby, raises significant concerns. When spectators sit in the aisles, it is a clear indication that attendance has exceeded safety regulations — it poses grave risks to those inside the stadium.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) is duty-bound to rectify this dangerous trend and demonstrate a serious commitment to supporter safety, stressing that the thrill of live sports must not come at the expense of fan welfare.
This story is from the March 07, 2026 edition of Saturday Star.
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