POLICE and other security agencies will be on high alert during the Telkom knockout semi-finals on Saturday, 2 November at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
According to Const Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS, planning between the SAPS, Security Clusters and the Moses Mabhida representatives has been on-going for the past week.
“A pro-active approach, which resulted in successful soccer event being hosted recently has been adopted for this event. SAPS officers and personnel will be in and around the stadium as well as around Durban to tackle the problem of fake tickets and resale of event tickets. SAPS will continue with a zero-tolerance approach to fake tickets and resale of tickets,” she said.
The match will kick-off at 3pm and is expected to finish at 5pm. Fans with valid tickets are urged to arrive early as the gates will be open at 11am.
Khomo said police and other law enforcement will monitor the event and ensure that there is peace and stability.
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“People coming into the stadium will be searched for any prohibited items and such will be confiscated. The public is warned not to take any sharp instruments like knives, firearms, or bottles and no alcohol will be allowed inside the stadium,” she said.
Public parking will be around the stadium, at a cost of R20, at People’s Park East, Kings Park Swimming Pool and the Badminton Hall on Umgeni Road. Other options include Suncoast parking, Durban Station and Natal Mounted Rifles.
“Motorists are advised to arrive early to avoid congestion at the parking gates. Make sure vehicles are locked properly, close all doors and windows, do not leave valuable goods in the car, and do not give car keys to any stranger or car guards,” she advised.
There will be high visibility of police officers on the roads around the stadium to regulate and manage traffic. The roads that might be affected include Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Avenue, Isaiah Ntshangase (Walter Gilbert) Road, and Sandile Thusi (Argyle) Road. Road signage will be visible for parking.
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