PSL fails to provide answers following fatal stampede
There's been a huge public outcry following the deaths of two soccer supporters at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Many are seeking answers as to why the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates continued as usual.
Orlando Pirates chairperson Dr Irvin Khoza and Kaizer Chiefs chairperson Kaizer Motaung briefed the media on Monday.
Khoza says nobody goes to a soccer match to die.
"Before you try and appoint blame on anybody, we need to gather all of the facts. Why was the game not stopped? This is a very difficult question."
He maintains no stone will be left unturned during the investigation.
Khoza says an independent investigator must be appointed to investigate the tragedy.
It is expected to report back within 14 days.
It's alleged the selling of fake tickets outside the stadium is what led to the stampede.
Gauteng police say they will investigate these claims.
Provincial police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says: "There are allegations that there were people selling fake tickets. Our investigation will also try and establish what caused the stampede and why there were so many people outside the stadium."
Here's what Twitter had to say.
@KaizerChiefs @Orlando_Pirates people should stop blaming the Stadium Management, Chiefs, @OfficialPSL and Pirates for what transpired.
— Mmabore Jack (@Hopadinho10_DJ) July 31, 2017
2 people died and 17 injured during a crush and the pre season friendly didn't stop between the kaiser chiefs and the Orlando pirates #mad
— Bryan Doyle (@bryankingdoyle) July 30, 2017
Nothing will stop until sports authorities hold Pirates and Chiefs accountable for these irresponsible behavior. Ellis Park still unacc 4.
— Lucky Mash (@LuckyMash2) July 30, 2017