City brings excitement to Durban with sports events
After hosting various sports events this past weekend, the municipality says it is pleased that Durban is still a top choice for events in South Africa and that the Moses Mabhida Stadium is often a preferred venue.
THE city was buzzing this past weekend as it hosted various sporting events. This included the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup at the Moses Mabhida Stadium as well as the clash between the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Edinburgh Rugby in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals which took place at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium.
“The Moses Mabhida Stadium continues to be the preferred venue to host various gatherings in KwaZulu-Natal, including political, cultural, religious, lifestyle and sporting events,” said the municipality in a recent statement.
Head of the City’s Stadia and Facilities Unit, Dr Vusi Mazibuko, said the stadium is known for hosting big events that have a positive economic spin-off.
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“We have successfully hosted events which are classified as ‘high profile’. During February, we hosted three political rallies without any challenges. There were about 50 000 spectators who attended the games on Saturday,” said Dr Mazibuko.
He said successfully hosting such large events helps promote a positive image of the city and encourages tourism. He encouraged residents to attend matches played at the city’s stadiums.
Metro police spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu said there were no incidents of crime reported.
“When hosting such large events, we strive to ensure a peaceful environment through effective traffic control and by-law enforcement,” he said.
Meanwhile, there are further exciting sporting events lined up in the city this coming week.
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“Durban is excited to be the proud host of the Mandela African Boxing Cup, which started today at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre. The tournament, which is organised by the International Boxing Association, along with the African Boxing Confederation and the South African National Boxing Organisation, will end this Sunday, April 21. The sporting event aims to foster unity, celebrate diversity and elevate boxing talent across Africa while nurturing local boxing talent. The tournament is open to the public,” said the City.
According to the municipality, there are also two DSTV Premiership games lined up for the coming weekend. “Golden Arrows will lock horns with Royal AM at the Mpumalanga Stadium in Hammarsdale while Richards Bay FC will face Kaizer Chiefs at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Saturday, April 20. Both games are expected to start at 15:00, and tickets will be available at Ticketpro stores.”
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