Moses Mabhida Stadium

Flores from beautiful Western Cape.

Look, brother, I had a fantastic sporting weekend, starting from Saturday night six o'clock, Moses Mabida.

Oops, did I hit a nerve?

[laughs]

Meanwhile, KZN police have reiterated a stern warning to those who threaten the public safety.

This follows the arrest of a man who allegedly threatened to shut down Moses Mabhida Stadium to stop yesterday's MTN8 Cup final between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

The suspect had reportedly gathered a group at King Dinuzulu Park to stage a march, but those accompanying him fled during a confrontation with police.

And on the international front now, a man who was attacked by a tiger after entering an enclosure at a UK wildlife park yesterday has died.

So but for us, for, for me in row, I, I got no problem with them.

Meanwhile, KZN police have assured soccer fans that the city will be safe ahead of today's MTN8 finals at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

The Provincial Joint Operations Structure says a stringent security plan is already in motion for the Orlando Pirates versus Sundowns soccer match.

This is despite videos and social media posts circulating on various platforms threatening to block access to those who wish to watch the match at the stadium.

And Durban is gearing up for a football showdown this weekend.

Thousands of fans will file into Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow as two of the country's biggest teams battle it out in the MTN8 final.

The match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns kicks off at 6:00 PM.

eThekwini Municipality is advising motorists to avoid the stadium precinct if they are not attending the match.

Non-attending motorists are urged to use alternative routes.

We appeal to all residents and visitors to cooperate with law enforcement for a safe, memorable weekend in Durban.

And as East Coast Radio looks back over the past 30 years, Moses Mabhida Stadium was one of the venues for the first FIFA World Cup on African soil.

And because of you, we were there in 2010 when the spotlight of the sporting world shone on South Africa.

I was, uh, in an Uber yesterday and, um, you're hearing, uh, clips from Heinrich Nokia, uh, on the radio and, uh, and, and as part of the sports news, and there's plenty of soccer chat as well.

I was learning a bit about the Orlando Pirates, who I didn't know all that much about, and staying not far from, um, the Moses Mabhida Stadium, where they had the...

Peter Stadium, beg your pardon, where they had the, uh, w- the FIFA World Cup back in 2010, and, uh, Kings Park where they've, uh, they, they play rugby.

But, um, no, look, it's a, it's a fairly big buildup.

And in order, in order for us to, to take that next step, which I think this is, is, is key for us to do.

MTN8 final this weekend, it's on Saturday, and tickets sold out between Pirates and Sundowns at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

But Durban has put on a bit of a show because Durban and the PSL are setting up a public viewing area at the Bay of Plenty on the beachfront, giving supporters free, and they say secure, vibrant spot to soak up the match day atmosphere.

There's gonna be bands there as well.