Bigger crowd expected at SuperSport Park for Proteas ODI
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has welcomed the easing of
lockdown restrictions, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday.
The news that stadia will now be able to operate at 50% capacity comes just in time for the Proteas clash with Bangladesh in the deciding ODI at SuperSport Park in Centurion this afternoon.
“CSA is thrilled to receive this news, which greets us at the time when our domestic cricket is in full swing and while Bangladesh is currently on an inbound ODI and Test series tour,” says CSA CEO designate, Pholetsi Moseki.
Ramaphosa said both indoor and outdoor venues can now take up to 50% of their capacity provided that the criteria for entrance are proof of vaccination or a Covid test not older than 72 hours.
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In a statement released on Wednesday Moseki said fans have been waiting for this moment for a long time.
“As we go out to stadiums, let us do so recognising that Covid-19 is still with us. Let us vaccinate and unite in observing Covid-19 protocols.”
He warns that fans won’t be allowed without vaccination certificate.
“While the number of spectators has been increased, CSA will comply with the vaccination mandate that no person may gain access to any cricket stadia without presentation (printed or electronically) of the Government-issued 'fully vaccinated' certificate.
“However, children under 12 years of age are exempt from this requirement.”
