FNB Stadium’s derby wake-up call: crowd control, credibility, and the next Chiefs–Pirates showdown

Stadium officials have acknowledged that the last Soweto Derby at FNB Stadium drew more than 100,000 spectators, raising fresh questions about access control and matchday safety. With Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates set to meet again at the venue on April 26, organisers are under pressure to prove the next derby can be intense on the pitch without turning chaotic in the stands.