Road
closures
Massive
road closures will be effected on all roads leading to the stadium. These
include the Soweto highway, Main Reef road, Randshow road, Nasrec road, N1s,
N1n , N17 and Booysens reserve. Only vehicles displaying the Vehicle Pass badge
will be allowed access to the venue. Residents of Ormonde and Rivelea are urged
to collect their Vehicle Passes at Ormonde police station and Langlaagte police
station. They will be required to produce a proof of address, ID and vehicle
registration number. For more enquiries residents can contact (011) 433 5200.
Park
and Rides
Soccer
fans are encouraged to make use of several facilities that have been identified
for Park and Rides. The facilities are located at the Constitutional Hill,
Thokoza Park and Westgate. Prasa will provide trains to the stadium from the
Johannesburg Park Station. Commuters from the Gautrain will use Rea Vaya
busses.
Park
and Walk
There
is also an option of Park and Walk near the stadium. The designated areas are
Shareworld, Cemetery (open area around National Stadium) and Aeroton. Motorists
can access the Shareworld parking from the N17 off ramp. Cemetery can be
accessed via the Randshow off ramp and Aeroton parking is on the Nasrec off
ramp.
Public
Viewing Areas
Soccer
fans that will not be going to the stadium can catch all the AFCON action from
the Public Viewing Areas that will be operating during the tournament. This
Saturday, the Mid corner Shisanyama in Sebokeng will screen the opening match.
On the 27th of January, the Merafong Public Viewing Area will be activated and
the final game on the 10th of February will be screened at the Church Square in
Tshwane. There will also be match screenings on Township TVs in Orange Farm,
Diepsloot, Ivory Park and Diepkloof.
Kick
off times
Gates
will open at 12 midday and fans of the beautiful game are advised to arrive at
the National Stadium early at least two hours before the opening ceremony which
will commence at 4pm. The 1st game between Bafana Bafana and Cape Verde will
kick off at 6pm, followed by the Angola and Morocco game at 8:30 pm.
