IFP Extends Condolences On FNB Stadium Stampede

Jul 31, 2017 | Press Releases

The Inkatha Freedom Party extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the two soccer fans who tragically lost their lives during a stampede outside FNB stadium in Soweto on Saturday.

IFP spokesperson on Sports and Recreation, Mr KP Sithole, MP, said,” I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the two sports fans who so tragically lost their lives during Saturday’s stampede at FNB stadium. They are in our thoughts and prayers, as are those who were injured,”

“The event organisers should have taken measures to ensure greater safety around access control, and there must be a full investigation into the sale of the fraudulent match tickets. Those found responsible for the sale of these fraudulent tickets must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” concluded Sithole, MP.

Contact:
Mr KP Sithole, MP
072 784 1909
IFP Parliament

Recent Headlines

IFP Statement on Meeting with the ANC

IFP Statement on Meeting with the ANC

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the African National Congress (ANC) held a meeting, on Thursday 10 April 2025, in Johannesburg to discuss critical national matters, particularly the ongoing budget impasse within the Government of National Unity (GNU). The IFP...

IFP NEC Press Conference Alert

IFP NEC Press Conference Alert

The IFP NEC will hold a press conference on Monday, 07 April 2025 on the outcomes of the NEC meeting scheduled for 6-7 April 2025. The NEC amongst other things, will deliberate on the state of the Party, the state of country, the national budget and the GNU. The press...

IFPWB Calls for Justice for Cwecwe

IFPWB Calls for Justice for Cwecwe

The IFP Women’s Brigade has noted with shock the tragic abuse of a 7-year-old child in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. While we note the decision to deregister the Bergview college, where the incident took place, serious questions must be asked. Were teachers at the...

WhatsApp