Date: 2025-11-03 13:33:43

City Ready To Host Carling Black Label Cup Semi-Finals

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CITY READY TO HOST CARLING BLACK LABEL CUP SEMI-FINALS

A thrilling weekend awaits football fans as the City prepares to host two exciting Carling Black Label Cup semi-finals.

EThekwini Municipality is ready to host these highly anticipated matches which will see Richards Bay FC face off with Orlando Pirates, while Lamontville Golden Arrows will take on Marumo Gallants FC.

The fixtures will take place at two of the City’s premier sporting venues as follows:

• Richards Bay FC vs Orlando Pirates

Saturday, 8 November 2025 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium

• Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Marumo Gallants FC

Sunday, 9 November 2025 at the King Zwelithini Stadium

Both fixtures will kick off at 3pm.

Tickets are available online @ Open Ticket website and nationwide at selected Checkers and USAVE outlets for R80 each. 

Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Commercial Sports Facilities Deputy Director Sijabu Ntuli expressed confidence in the City’s readiness. 

“Both Moses Mabhida and King Zwelithini Stadiums are fully prepared to host these high-profile fixtures. Our teams have worked tirelessly to ensure all facilities meet the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and comfort. We are excited to welcome fans from across the country to enjoy world-class football in Durban.”

Hosting these high-profile matches underscores eThekwini’s status as a preferred destination for major sporting events and reinforces the City’s reputation as South Africa’s sporting capital.

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early and experience world-class football in Durban, the sporting capital of South Africa.

ENDS

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate.