Security tightened ahead of the Nedbank Cup final
KwaZulu-Natal police have stepped up preparations for Saturday's Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs following fears of possible disruptions. Deputy Police Commissioner Phumelele Makoba confirmed that law enforcement is monitoring individuals suspected of planning to interfere with the match, after a chaotic ticketing situation earlier in the week.
A technical glitch during online ticket sales on Monday led to a server crash and the overselling of more than 10 000 tickets. This pushed total sales beyond the Moses Mabhida Stadium's 51 000-seat capacity, sparking widespread frustration among fans and raising red flags for event safety.
Furthermore, in response to the confusion, social media posts emerged calling for protests and encouraging supporters to force their way into the stadium. Makoba expressed concern about these messages and warned that authorities will not tolerate threats to public safety.
'We have noted a number of misinformation and inflammatory messages going around various social media platforms,' she said.
'Some people are recruiting others to stage a protest on our route and around the stadium, with others vowing to force their way into the stadium without tickets.'
Makoba reminded the public that 'incitement of violence is a criminal offence,' and urged citizens to remain calm and respectful of the law.
Police have since met with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to address the situation and reinforce crowd control strategies. Makoba assured the public that many officers would be present in the Nedbank Cup final to maintain order inside and outside the stadium.
'No lawlessness will be tolerated,' she stressed.
To address growing claims that KwaZulu-Natal fans had been overlooked during ticket distribution, Makoba clarified that a significant portion of the tickets went to local supporters.
'Over 33% of the tickets went to fans in KZN,' she confirmed, pushing back against online claims of bias.
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