Topic: Main Press Centre

Soccer City blast was 'mining', say organisers

AFP Global Edition - 608 days ago
The large explosion-like sound heard near Soccer City stadium here on Sunday was due to mining activity in the proximity, World Cup organisers said.The sound was heard at the Main Press Centre, 400 metres from the stadium, followed by a shockwave ...

Explosion heard outside Soccer City

AFP Global Edition - 609 days ago
The sound of an explosion was heard near Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday, AFP journalists at the scene said.The explosion was heard at the Main Press Centre, 400 metres from the stadium, followed by a shockwave, but there was ...