Local driver dies at FNB Stadium stampede
He was identified as Prince Chauke and was transporting members of the Kaizer Chiefs Sabie branch to the stadium for the Soweto derby.
Two people were killed on Saturday outside the stadium following a stampede. Another 17 were injured.
Jacques Grobbelaar, the chief executive officer of Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA), expressed his condolences to the families of all those who have been affected by the incident. “We wish to express or condolences to the families of all those who are affected by the incident today. This is extremely unfortunate as solid security plans were in place to ensure that this is a risk-free event. At kick-off, there was no reason to believe that the game needed to be delayed, given that the stadium was half full,” he said.
The Executive Mayor of City of Johannesburg, posted the following statement:
Two residents have tragically lost their lives during a stampede at the Carling Black Label: Chiefs vs Pirates soccer match at FNB today. pic.twitter.com/bv0ftysXQE
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) July 29, 2017
Prince is survived by his fiance, a son and two sisters.
