{"id":797218,"date":"2024-10-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=797218"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:38:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T08:38:35","slug":"r240-million-upgrade-to-one-of-south-africas-top-world-cup-stadiums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/lifestyle\/797218\/r240-million-upgrade-to-one-of-south-africas-top-world-cup-stadiums\/","title":{"rendered":"R240 million upgrade to one of South Africa&#8217;s top World Cup stadiums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Moses Mabhida Stadium in eThekwini is set to undergo a R236 million upgrade, introducing numerous new features in hopes of making the stadium a premier tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba said that the 60,000-seater stadium\u2014built ahead of the 2010 Soccer World Cup\u2014will undergo a routine maintenance programme while introducing numerous new features to &#8220;ensure that it remains world-class.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The versatile basket-shaped stadium frequently serves as a venue for local Premier League finals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the Moses Mabhida Stadium hosted the Nedbank Cup quarter-final and the MTN 8 Cup, attracting ~ 60,000 fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few months ago, the council approved R236 million to rehabilitate the stadium which has been in existence for 15 years, explained Xaba at a media briefing on 24 October 2024, .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2-1024x716.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2-1536x1074.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Moses-Mabhida-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mayor Cyril Xaba conducting an oversight visit to the stadium. Photo: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are introducing these features to make our iconic stadium one of the must-see sites in the city,\u201d he added in hopes of reigniting tourism in eThekwini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgrades include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced viewing platform with a 60% larger floor area and a cantilevered glass floor for an &#8220;air walk&#8221; experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redesigned sky car with extended travel time and accessibility for individuals with disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrades to the Big Swing for improved access to the launch platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Zip Line ending at People\u2019s Park for post-adventure refreshments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compression ring walk offering panoramic views and sea-facing bungee jump options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgrades will also include improvements to the arch and bowl lighting with reinstated arch lighting and option for colour-themed lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have no doubt these upgrades will not only guarantee the commercial viability of the stadium, but they will also improve the safety of residents and visitors,&#8221; said the mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is in line with our vision of building resilient infrastructure that is aligned with evolving technological advancements,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The refurbishments are expected to be ready for the 2025 festive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We want to assure all our stakeholders that the venue is structurally sound, and it will continue to host major events while the repairs are ongoing [which] has been approved and certified by engineers,&#8221; said Xaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP756XkAArfOq.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rendering of the new lights that will be introduced. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP76XXsAE0a2e.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enhanced viewing platform with a 60% larger floor area and a cantilevered glass floor. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP7_pWEAAievO.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Concept work of what the Moses Mabhida Stadium could look like with the arch and bowl lighting. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GapP752XgAId0vT.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business\/796640\/5-star-international-hotel-brand-coming-to-south-africa\/\">5-star international hotel brand coming to South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Moses Mabhida Stadium in eThekwini is set to receive a massive upgrade, including introducing numerous new features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":797241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9876],"tags":[4289,20834],"class_list":["post-797218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-ethekwini-municipality","tag-moses-mabhida"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/101"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=797218"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":797246,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797218\/revisions\/797246"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/797241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=797218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=797218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=797218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}