Durban all set for bumper sports weekend
"The City wishes all our visitors and residents an enjoyable and a peaceful weekend ahead and welcomes the economic benefit hosting these matches will have on the City" - eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede.
DURBAN jubilantly anticipates hosting what has been dubbed as the “Sporting fanatic’s weekend” – a bumper weekend of sporting events expected to bring an influx of visitors to our warm and caring City and positively impacting on the local economy.
The countdown has begun to see three local teams do battle and represent the City and province.
Going into this weekend’s encounter with their tails up after successfully beating African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the Absa Premiership, AmaZulu are looking to cause yet another upset as they face Kaizer Chiefs at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 28 October at 8pm.
In another mouth-watering soccer fixture, second place Lamontville Golden Arrows locks heads with Soweto giants Orlando Pirates at the Prince Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on Saturday, 28 October at 3pm.
Amabafana besthende will be looking to edge one up over their nemeses, and edge closer to the summit of the Absa Premiership log.
Rugby enthusiasts will be treated to a cup encounter with the Cell C Sharks taking on the Western Province in the Currie Cup Final on Saturday, 28 October at 5pm at Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium.
The KZN-based club carries the hopes of the entire province who will be looking to them to walk away with the coveted trophy.
The entire City and province is wholeheartedly behind the boys and wishes them all the best for their final hurdle.
eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede, has rallied behind the three competing KZN teams, promising a sporting spectacle and one-of-a-kind experience to both residents and visiting supporters.
“I am certain that our teams will do us proud this weekend. We’re calling on all sports fans to turn out in their numbers and support the sporting festivities scheduled,” she said.
Although a weekend of fun and festivities is envisaged, Gumede said safety and citizen’s well-being remained a priority.
“All measures are in place to ensure a smooth and seamless weekend full of memories. While there are no scheduled road closures Metro Police officers have been deployed to all hotspot areas to ensure compliance of City by-laws and to manage traffic on our roads,” she said.
“As the City leadership, we encourage people to enjoy responsibly and avoid drinking and driving.”
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