A smoother, less chaotic experience for fans was expected as they made their way in their thousands to FNB Stadium for Sundays Soweto derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Having promised to employ stricter access measures after the February 28 derby heralded chaos, with almost 15,000 more fans gaining entry to the stadium, security was visibly reinforced for the Betway Premiership fixture.
SMSA CEO Bertie Grobbelaar says entry into FNB Stadium has been smooth ahead of Chiefs vs Pirates, but officials have flagged attempts to use fake tickets at checkpoints.SowetoDerby pic.twitter.com/5qRzyBS7s8