Posted in News on Apr 09, 2003.
On that fateful day two years ago, 43 soccer fans lost their lives in a stampede during a league match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
On Friday morning, as a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives, a memorial services just outside Gate 4 at the rugby stadium will be conducted. The service is expected to start at 8am.
Premier Soccer League (PSL) Chief Executive Trevor Phillips said that South African soccer should reflect, as well as look ahead. “Those fans died for the sport they loved, and they should never be forgotten,” he said.
"Mistakes were made, and we should learn from them to ensure that another tragedy like the one at Ellis Park never occurs."
The Full programme
7h30 - 7h55 25 min Guests to arrive Choirs to perform
7h55 - 8h00 5 mins All to be seated
8h00 - 8h10 10 mins MC to Welcome & intro Pastor
8h10 - 8h15 5 mins Opening prayer
8h15 - 8h16 1 min MC to intro Choirs
8h15 - 8h20 5 mins Opening Hymn
8h20 - 8h21 1 mins MC to intro Pastor
8h21 - 8h41 20mins Memorial Service
8h41 - 9h11 30 mins MC to read messages by:
9h11 - 9h13 2 mins MC to intro SA Anthem
9h13 - 9h23 10 mins Choir to sing National Anthem
9h23 - 9h28 5 mins MC to close & brief all to lay flowers while choir will be performing MC to intro Choir
9h28 - 9h33 15mins Choir to perform Flowers to be laid MC to read out names of deceased
9h33 - Until guests leave Choir to perform
Guest/VIP to be hosted in Presidential for tea & coffee
