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CITY PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS TO HOST SAFE MTN 8 FINAL

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EThekwini Municipality will be implementing additional safety and security measures ahead of the MTN 8 final taking place on Saturday, 5 October with the highly anticipated showdown between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch United.

These safety measures were announced during a media briefing at the Coastlands Skye Hotel in Umhlanga today, 3 October.This is the 10th time, since 2010, that eThekwini has been selected as the host city for the MTN 8 final -which is expected to attract more than 60 000 fans to the City.

Metro Police Spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu said while there will be no road closures ahead of the game, traffic officials will be deployed at intersections around the stadium.

“Extra safety and security measures are being taken by the City ahead of the MTN 8 clash. Working with the stadium management, we have secured additional parking bays and areas for fans.”

Head of Stadia Dr Vusi Mazibuko said the ticket sales confirmed fans as well as the tournament organiser’s confidence in the City’s ability to host top sporting tournaments.

“This is the second fastest tickets have sold for a game at the stadium, only behind the 2014 Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates MTN 8 fixture. The City has demonstrated on various occasions that we are capable of hosting big tournaments. EThekwini boasts world-class facilities and remains ready to host mega events as they have a positive impact on the economy,” said Mazibuko.

The Metro Police, Moses Mabhida Stadium management, South African Police Service, MTN, and the Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa are working together to ensure the success of the final.