BREAKING: Two people die in Soweto derby stampede at FNB Stadium

Two people died and there were a multiple injuries in a stampede at FNB Stadium during the Carling Black Label Champion Cup match between arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

A sold-out crowd was expected at the venue with the biggest capacity on the continent.

Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Safety‚ Councillor Michael Sun‚ confirmed the news on Twitter during the match‚ revealing that all the gates were opened to ensure crowd control.

The match continued despite the deaths.