​“No Entry to Moses Mabhida Unless Our Demands Are Met” Activist Threatens MTN8 Final Blockade

Shinga Shitaf, an activist, has issued a warning that his organization will not permit anyone to enter Moses Mabhida Stadium for the MTN8 final tomorrow unless two conditions are met. He addressed reporters from Durban Network while a crowd assembled around him in Durban on Friday, speaking outdoors. He was dressed in traditional attire.

Shinga stated that the group will boycott the match and prevent entry to the stadium if the Constitutional Court fails to overturn a decision associated with their campaign and if the government fails to inform them of the date on which illegal foreign nationals will be deported. He explicitly stated that individuals will be denied entry if the aforementioned conditions are not met prior to the commencement of the event.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will compete in the final on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Moses Mabhida was previously confirmed as the venue by the Premier Soccer League. This will be the most frequent appearance of the competition’s highlight at the Durban stadium since it was constructed following the 2010 World Cup. The city has characterized the match as a significant event for local business and tourism, and tickets were made available earlier this month.

Shinga’s statement is in response to the ongoing pressure from groups in KwaZulu-Natal on the government regarding the presence of undocumented foreign nationals and employment opportunities. Claims that certain employers employ individuals who are not legally in the country are frequently associated with high unemployment rates by speakers at such events. They have requested that courts support stricter enforcement and that deportation timelines be clarified.

The gathering on Friday was conducted in an open area, with tents, vehicles, and

Source: https://x.com/Durbannetwork/status/2108503695419683158

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