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WATCH: Exciting opening of revamped uMhlathuze soccer stadium

WATCH: Exciting opening of revamped uMhlathuze soccer stadium

The Citizen7 days ago
City of uMhlathuze Mayor Cllr Xolani Ngewzi this morning officially opened the upgraded uMhlathuze Stadium, in the presence of councillors, officials and a host of KZN and local media and football dignitaries.
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Emphasis was on the tangible benefits the R200-million investment will bring to the city and district, beginning this weekend when the KZN Premier's Cup will be hosted at the stadium.
Excited football fanatic Innocent Khanyile is among the many who can't wait for visiting teams to enter 'The Slaughterhouse'.
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