Makhulong Stadium

The Makhulong Stadium (sometimes referred to as Tembisa Stadium) is a multi-sports stadium in Tembisa, a township of Johannesburg. It is currently the home ground of newly promoted Premier Soccer League side Highlands Park F.C.[3]

Makhulong Stadium - Highlands Park F.C.
LocationTembisa, South Africa
Coordinates25.999005°S 28.230191°E / -25.999005; 28.230191 (Makhulong Stadium)
Capacity10,000[1]
Construction
RenovatedR38 million [2]
ArchitectACG Architects[2]
Tenants
Highlands Park FC[3]

In 2009, it underwent a R38 million renovation and was brought up to Premier Soccer League standards.

In June 2010 it was widely reported that a stampede of football spectators before an exhibition game between Nigeria and North Korea national football teams had injured 16 people.[4]

In March 2020 it was confirmed that the Ekurhuleni municipality would be renovating the stadium for Highlands Park F.C.[5]

References
  1. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/07/world-cup-2010-fifa-johannesburg-stampede
  2. http://allafrica.com/stories/200806161509.html
  3. http://www.highlandspark.co.za/contact-us.aspx
  4. "Nigerians claim "no choice" over stadium". The Daily Telegraph. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  5. Reporter, Phakaaathi. "Makhulong Stadium gets face lift". The Citizen. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
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