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Did DHL Stadium staff let Springbok fans in for FREE?
Free for all? While some Springbok fans spent a fortune to watch the team play at the DHL Stadium, others reportedly were simply let in..
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DHL Stadium Rugby Match Descends into "Free For All" Entry, Sparking Public Outcry and Debate
Cape Town, South Africa – A recent video posted online has sparked debate and concern regarding event management at DHL Stadium, where attendees for a rugby match reportedly experienced a "free for all" entry despite having purchased tickets. The video, shared by local personality morgan12newman, shows large crowds streaming into the stadium through wide-open gates. The author claimed in the video's description, "People paid between 2k-5k for tickets only for me to arrive at the gates and it’s a free for all 😳." This assertion quickly garnered significant attention and varied reactions from the public. Eyewitness accounts in the comments section provided conflicting narratives. One user stated, "I was there.They opened the gates for everyone 20 minutes before the game," while another corroborated, "Guys, my ticket WAS AT NO POINT CHECKED! The only thing security did was search me at a gate 50meters back." Conversely, some commenters disputed the claim of free entry, with one remarking, "These ppl all had tickets. No one was let in for free. Can you imagine if that was true, the safety issue it would have caused at the stadium." Another user suggested a technical issue, stating, "The system was offline and they let the people in." The incident raises questions about security protocols, ticket validation, and crowd control at major sporting events. While the exact circumstances leading to the open gates remain unclear, the situation has prompted discussion among fans and event organizers alike regarding the integrity of paid entry and the safety of large gatherings.
