June 8 1972 -The Fence crashes over and almost crushes

June 8 1972 -The Fence crashes over and almost crushes scores of fans. Luckily, no-one was badly hurt but death was only inches away for some. There's always been trouble at Bloemfontein's Masenkeng Stadium. Gate keepers have been accused of rough-handling fans, bad ticket-selling faclities have ensured, a crush at every game and the rickety corrugated iron fence has always, threatend to come down. And when Orlando Pirates went to Masenkeng to play Manguang in the Bloemfontein team's first NPSL game. Now, following the near tragedy, Bloemfontein authorities have al last decided to fix up the ground- which will make soccer a lot more pleasant and a lot safer for thousands of football fans. (Photograph by Drum Photographer BAHA)

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