BERTIE GROBBELAAR

Wide view of FNB Stadium during Soweto Derby

SMSA backs McKenzie’s push for accountability in Soweto Derby safety and security adherence

The past few Soweto Derbies have been marred by poor traffic control around the FNB Stadium precinct as well as ticketing challenges, but Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) has thanked Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie for stepping in to try and address these challenges.

Bertie Grobbelaar Managing Director during the Stadium Management South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates press conference at FNB Stadium on February 25, 2025 on Johannesburg, South A

Stadium Management South Africa defends ticket price increases

Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) CEO Bertie Grobbelaar has defended the clubs for raising ticket prices saying a game attended by just 19 000 people at the FNB Stadium, will cost the teams R400 000 on safety and security.

Bertie Grobbelaar Managing Director during the Stadium Management South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates press conference at FNB Stadium on February 25, 2025 on Johannesburg, South A

Bertie Grobbelaar acknowledges honour, responsibility of world's biggest derby

Stadium Management SA CEO Bertie Grobbelaar has welcomed statistics that place the Soweto Derby as the biggest club football derby by active attendance in 2026.

Bertie Grobbelaar (MD of Stadium Management SA) during the Nedbank Cup final joint press conference at Nedbank Headquarters on May 07, 2025 in Durban, South Africa

SMSA steps up with upgraded ticketing system as FNB Stadium enters peak football period

Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) CEO Bertie Grobbelaar says they are forging ahead with the implementation of their new ticketing system, with some highly anticipated football matches this month at the FNB Stadium.

Orlando Amstel Arena

New deal ushers in renovations, innovations for Orlando Amstel Arena

Stadium Management South Africa CEO Bertie Grobbelaar says the commercialisation of the newly-renamed Orlando Amstel Arena will help to not only rebrand but also be more innovative around the venue.

New pitch laid at FNB Stadium in 2025

Update on ticket allocation for Chiefs vs Sundowns game

A total of 27,000 tickets have been sold for Wednesday’s Betway Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB Stadium, but the ticket allocation could be up to 60,000.

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