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Johannesburg, South Africa

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Ellis Park Stadium Reviews | Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Ellis Park Stadium is located in Johannesburg, South Africa on S Park Ln, New Doornfontein,. Ellis Park Stadium is rated 4.4 out of 5 in the category stadium in South Africa.

Address

S Park Ln, New Doornfontein,

Phone

+27 860562874

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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Luiz Paulo

The Ellis Park Stadium disaster was the worst sporting accident in South African history where, on 11 April 2001, spectators poured into the Ellis Park Stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, for the local Soweto derby association football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, crushing 43 people to death. There was a 60,000 capacity crowd in the stadium, but reports suggest a further 30,000 more fans were trying to gain entry to the stadium. Reports also suggest that 120,000 fans were admitted into the stadium. An Orlando Pirates equaliser sparked a further surge by the fans trying to gain entry as they scrambled to see what had happened. As the crowd surged to gain seats and see the pitch, they overspilled into press boxes. As the stampede pressed forward, 43 people were crushed to death. Apparently untrained security guards firing tear gas at the stampeding fans exacerbated the situation, and may have been the cause of some of the deaths. The South African Police Services denied these claims. The final inquiry into the incident concluded that a major cause was bribed security personnel admitting fans without tickets into the stadium and poor crowd control. When it became apparent what had happened, the match was halted and the crowd was dispersed. The bodies were laid out on the pitch for identification and medical attention, but none were revived. The second worst sporting accident in South African history was the Oppenheimer Stadium disaster. It mirrored the Ellis Park Stadium disaster as it involved the same two teams. Forty-two people died in 1991 in a stampede after too many fans were admitted to Oppenheimer Stadium in Orkney, a mining town some 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Johannesburg.

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Lesikare@gmail Albert

Wow, where champions shows each other who's the boss lovely stadium.

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Phumudzo Tervin Mudau

A great place to enjoy a match ,in a safe area .there is enough parking in this place

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#Pierre

I definitely do not watch rugby by any means I tolerate it. But as a stadium this is the only stadium that is very pleasant to visit and I have done so several times. Plus I am a self-proclaimed Ambassador of Johannesburg so if the Lions can win and kick the other teams well, I am behind them! Johannesburg is beautiful and Cape Town utterly and completely overrated.

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Joané Nell

Always a blast at Ellis Park! Ellis Park is a beautiful stadium with a wonderful view of the JHB skyline. We have watched numerous rugby matches there and we have never been disappointed. The facilities are good (there are more than enough toilets) and the spirit is always abundant. We will definitely be back.

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Matthew Dale

Amazing stadium steeped in rugby history. A great pity about its location, had two phones stolen out of my hand exiting the stadium. Visit, watch a game, but make sure you pay extra for parking and be vigilant.

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Bokkie Hartzenberg

Twoo coffee and 2 scons cost me R80 Unacceptable

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Wynand Britz

Excellent venue for Springboks. The Lions union is really turning things around in the area. It looks a lot better than previous years especially with security around the stadium and with parking. Still not a great area but for Test rugby you do not feel threatened as I have experienced in the past. Supporters areas are good value and the stadium looks to be well maintained. A great place to watch the game..

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