Johannesburg - The Democratic Alliance has offered its sincere condolences to the family members of the two soccer fans who died during a stampede at the FNB stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
Two people died in the turnstyle stampede as the derby match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates got under way. Seventeen other people were injured in the incident - one critically and 16 with minor injuries.
"We support the South African Football Association’s (Safa) commitment to ask for an investigation into what caused the stampede and the DA will fully interrogate the final report," DA spokesman Tsepo Mhlongo said on Sunday.
"We should ensure that our focus is on making the sports arena a safe environment for our fans. The DA stands together with the families and sports community as they mourn the passing of their loved ones and would like to wish the injured a speedy recovery. They are all in our thoughts during this difficult time," Mhlongo said.