KZN Premier hails Nedbank Cup Final as peaceful, profitable triumph for province

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said the peaceful and incident-free hosting of the 2025 Nedbank Cup Final was a major boost for the province, both on and off the field.

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The match, which saw Kaizer Chiefs crowned champions, saw thousands of football fans travel to Durban for the football showpiece at the Moses Mabhida stadium. Dozens of other fans gathered at the fan parks set up in eThekwini Municipality.

Ntuli said the event injected over R93 million into the provincial economy.

He extended his “heartfelt congratulations to Kaizer Chiefs Football Club on their remarkable victory”, and also praised the runners-up for their “spirited performance, which contributed to an unforgettable sporting spectacle.”

Ntuli said he had been pleased with the smooth and dignified hosting of the national final.

“KwaZulu-Natal is deeply honoured to have hosted a prestigious national final that unfolded in a safe, vibrant, and dignified manner. Our communities, spectators, and visitors demonstrated the very best of ubuntu and national unity,” Ntuli said.