WATCH | Chaos threat at Soweto derby! – Cops on high alert as fans rage over ticket fiasco

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Cape Town – KwaZulu-Natal police are ramping up security ahead of the Nedbank Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The match, expected to draw 51,000 fans, has been marred by a ticketing mishap that led to over 10,000 refunds, sparking frustration and threats of unrest.

Deputy Police Commissioner Phumelele Makoba confirmed the stadium’s safety and warned against incitement of violence, road blockages, or attempts to breach security—labeling such acts as criminal offences.

Police intelligence is monitoring inflammatory social media posts, and aerial surveillance will be used on matchday.

“We do not take any threat lightly. Our intelligence officers are at work, identifying those individuals who are hellbent on creating chaos on the day of the match,” Makoba said during a media briefing on Friday.

She said that “no lawlessness will be tolerated”.

“Those who have threatened to block certain roads are advised to reconsider that idea because closing of roads is a criminal offence and police will act accordingly.”

Only ticket-holders will be allowed near the stadium, and fans are urged not to bring dangerous items.

Public viewing areas, like Albert Park, have been arranged for those without tickets.

“We urge those who could not get the tickets to make use of those facilities,” Makoba said.

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