The images show players holding a bucket of fried chicken and two loaves of bread. TTM16
Apart from those who died on that day, more than 150 fans were injured as people forced their way into the stadium that was already full. That match featured arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
It was SA's biggest stadium disaster. In the Orkney soccer tragedy, 42 supporters died in 1991 as a result of an overcrowded Oppenheimer Stadium.Speaking to the media this week, Khoza said they had not planned anything significant for the anniversary to give families some space to grieve their loved ones.
"There was a press conference that was held at the stadium some time back where we made a commitment to give the families some space to grieve," Khoza said.
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