Spectators attending Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium are urged to note several traffic management measures employed ahead of the fixture.
The Betway Premiership clash kicks off at 15h30 on Saturday, with stadium gates opening at 10h00. A full house is expected, with tickets sold out days in advance.
With tens of thousands of spectators set to descend on the venue, the stadium precinct will operate as a vehicle exclusion zone to manage traffic congestion and ensure safe access to the stadium. Fans are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and familiarise themselves with the traffic arrangements to avoid delays and ensure a smooth matchday experience.
Road Closures and Restrictions
Road closures and traffic restrictions will be implemented from 10h00, limiting private vehicle access to designated parking arrangements and authorised vehicles.
Spectators are encouraged to use public transport or park-and-ride facilities and to arrive early – preferably before 12h00 – to allow sufficient time for traffic controls and stadium access.
Private Vehicle Access and Parking
A valid match ticket does not grant access through the road closures. Motorists must present a valid parking ticket or the appropriate access permit to enter the precinct with vehicles directed to their allocated parking areas.
General parking is available at Johannesburg Expo Centre, Expo 1–8, at R80 per vehicle, while premium parking at Expo Centre Gate 1 costs R250 per vehicle. Both options can be booked in advance through the MyTicket app or online on www.myticket.co.za, subject to availability. Limited parking tickets may also be purchased at designated checkpoints using a credit or debit card.
IPROP parking is available at R80 per vehicle exclusively at the Booysens Reserve Road and Crownwood Road checkpoint. This is subject to capacity, and patrons using this facility will have access to a free return shuttle between the parking area and the stadium.
Public Transport Alternatives
Several transport options are available for spectators wishing to avoid driving into the stadium precinct.
The Johannesburg Stadium Park & Ride facility offers free secured parking and return Rea Vaya transport to FNB Stadium. Spectators without transport-inclusive match tickets can purchase return transport for R60 per person.
A dedicated Gautrain match-day shuttle will operate between Park Station and FNB Stadium from 09h00 to 19h30. Return bus transport costs R25 per person when purchased on match day, excluding Gautrain train fares and station parking.
Rea Vaya will also provide return services from designated stations, including Ellis Park, Library Gardens, Thokoza Park and Dobsonville. Match-day return transport costs R60 per person. Spectators who have already purchased transport-inclusive match tickets will not need to pay again for the transport included in their packages.
The fixture is sold out, and no match tickets will be available at the stadium. Transport-only tickets do not include stadium admission.
Important Reminders
Key traffic control points will include the N1 South off-ramp and N17, Nasrec Road, Rand Show Road, Crownwood Road and Booysens Reserve Road. Soweto Highway, between Mentz Street and the N1 North on-ramp, will be reserved for Rea Vaya and Gautrain buses.
Motorists not attending the match are advised to avoid the precinct and consider alternative routes, including the N1, M1 and N12 highways and Main Reef Road, where appropriate. Following the match, traffic flow will be adjusted to facilitate vehicles leaving the area.
E-hailing vehicles must use the designated Transportation Hub for drop-off and collection, while residents requiring access through the exclusion zone must present their event-specific access passes.
Spectators are reminded to follow instructions from traffic officers and event marshals, keep emergency routes clear and avoid stopping in moving traffic lanes to collect passengers. Traffic officers’ directions will take precedence over GPS and navigation applications.
With significant traffic volumes expected around the venue, careful planning and the use of designated transport facilities will help ensure a hassle-free Soweto Derby experience.
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