Pretoria - The City of Cape Town promises to host a dazzling closing ceremony of the 2014 Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Cape Town Stadium, on Saturday.
The city’s mayoral committee member responsible for tourism, events and marketing, Grant Pascoe, said the closing ceremony will start at 3pm.
“Fans are in for a treat with mass formations and routines devised by AFCON 2013 ceremonies choreographer Somizi Mhlongo and performances from acclaimed local artists, including kwaito trio Mafikizolo, SAMA-winning singer Professor, house music group Uhuru, new-age performance poet and singer Busiswa, DJ Zinhle, GoodHope FM’s DJ Reddy D and singer-songwriter Chad Saaiman.
“We have pulled out all the stops to ensure that the culmination of the championship is a fitting tribute to the final showdown. The theme Celebrating Africa’s Home Champions will celebrate the diversity and beauty of Africa, as Cape Town bids farewell to the 16 participating nations,” said Pascoe.
He said CHAN has been a spectacular and successful tournament, which will leave a legacy for the future of football.
Road closures
However, residents and motorists are advised of temporary road closures in the vicinity of Cape Town Stadium to accommodate the event.
Fritz Sonnenberg road will be closed from both directions between Stephan Way and McDonalds; Vlei road between Green Point Cricket Club and Fritz Sonnenberg road.
There will also be full closure from both directions on Fritz Sonnenberg road between Portswood road and Granger Bay Boulevard.
The right lane will be reserved for buses and emergencies in both directions on Helen Suzman Boulevard between Buitengragt and York roads.
Additionally, the following restrictions/closures may be applied:
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Affected roads |
Between |
Restriction |
Saturday 1 February 2014 |
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Fritz Sonnenberg Road |
Metropolitan Golf Club and McDonalds |
Full closure both directions |
12:00 – 23:30 |
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Granger Bay Boulevard and McDonalds |
Full closure both directions |
12:00 – 23:30 |
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Stephan Way |
Fritz Sonnenberg Road and Hamiltons Rugby Club |
Full closure both directions |
12:00 – 23:30 |
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Vlei Road |
Helen Suzman Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road |
Full closure both directions |
12:00 – 23:30 |
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Portswood Road |
Helen Suzman Boulevard and Beach Road |
Northbound closed |
22:00 – 23:00 |
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Fort Wynyard Road |
Portswood Road and Granger Bay Boulevard |
Road closed |
06:00 – 23:30 |
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Granger Bay Boulevard |
Helen Suzman Boulevard and Beach Road |
Northbound closed |
13:00 – 23:30 |
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Beach Road and Helen Suzman Boulevard |
Southbound closed |
13:00 – 23:30 |
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Beach Road |
Haul Road and Portswood Road |
Road closed |
22:00 – 23:00 |
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Fan walk - CBD - Stadium |
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Somerset Road |
Ebenezer Road and Chiappini Street |
Southeast-bound (city) only |
13:00 – 23:30 |
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Buitengragt and Chiappini Street |
Road closed |
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Main Road |
Ebenezer Road to York Road |
Bi-directional traffic |
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York Road to Ebenezer Road |
Southeast-bound (city) only |
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Ebenezer Road |
Prestwich Road and Somerset Road |
Local access only, no through traffic |
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City centre |
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Hertzog Boulevard |
Christiaan Barnard Road to Heerengracht |
Westbound closed |
12:30 – 23:59 |
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Waterkant |
Buitengragt and Lower Burg Street |
Closed, access for residents and businesses only |
12:30 – 23:59 |
Parking
No parking will be allowed on the above roads during the indicated times. Access to and egress from parking garages will be allowed for permit holders only.
Transport
Detailed information on all transport arrangements will be available from the 24/7 Transport Information Centre on the toll-free number 0800 65 64 63, or on the City of Cape Town’s website: www.capetown.gov.za. – SAnews.gov.za
