“It is one fateful and unforgettable date. The picture remains vivid in my mind every time I think about that night.” marc_strydom
Chiefs and Orlando Pirates posted messages of remembrance on their official websites of the tragedy‚ where 158 people were also injured in the crushes that were a result of overcrowding at a Soweto derby at Ellis Park on Wednesday‚ April 11‚ 2001.
“We are bound to refer to this unfortunate incident to renew and pledge our solidarity with the bereaved families and review the measures that were put in place as a result.” “My deepest feelings of sympathy to the families who lost their beloved stays on. We always keep them in our prayers because we share their pain as the football family.”It read: “The true beginning of wisdom is the desire to learn – The Wisdom of Solomon 6:17.
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