Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have paid tribute to the 43 people who lost their lives during the Ellis Park stampede exactly 21 years ago today. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/Sports Inc
Kaizer Chiefs honour 43 Ellis Park stampede victims on 21st anniversary
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have paid tribute to the 43 people who lost their lives during the Ellis Park stampede exactly 21 years ago today.
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have paid tribute to the 43 people who lost their lives during the Ellis Park stampede exactly 21 years ago today. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/Sports Inc
Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have paid tribute to the 43 people who lost their lives during the Ellis Park stampede exactly 21 years ago today.
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Monday, 11 April 2022 marked the 21st anniversary of the tragedy, which will always be remembered as the darkest day in South African footballing history.
Kaizer Chiefs’ Jessica Motaung honoured the deceased
Amakhosi marketing and commercial director Jessica Motaung honoured the deceased on Monday with a touching tribute.
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“While we reflect on the day, we continue to convey our condolences to the families of those who perished in the disaster. We have tried to honour their legacy – and those from the 1991 Orkney tragedy – by heeding the bitter lessons we learned in our quest to avoid the recurrence of anything of that nature,” said Motaung.
“It was heart-warming to see some fans on the eve of the 21st commemoration of the Ellis Park disaster back on the stands after such a long period.
“The journey has not only been tough, but it gave us an opportunity to learn and appreciate the role played by supporters. The game really struggled without the fans and their absence showed how important they are to football, and sport in general.
“It is therefore incumbent on us to ensure that they are safe when they attend matches. We also call upon supporters to adhere to all the security protocols to avoid unwanted events that may occur due to non-compliance with the security regulations.
“As we prepare to have supporters back in the stadium this coming Saturday, we remember all those who lost their lives on 11 April 2001.
“This morning at the Kaizer Chiefs village staff and players will observe a moment of silence in remembrance of those who left us that fateful day. We will continue to pray for the healing of those who lost their loved ones and let them know that we shall never forget.”
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