Loftus Lockdown! Hatfield Streets Shut Down for Massive Amapiano Concert!
Pretoria, get ready to groove! Hatfield is set to transform into an Amapiano paradise this weekend as Loftus Versfeld Stadium gears up to host the highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live concert. But before you head out to dance the night away, be warned: significant road closures are in effect to ensure the safety of concertgoers and manage the expected traffic.
Road Closures You Need to Know About
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has announced extensive road closures in the Hatfield area, starting at 12:00 on Friday and remaining in place until 01:00 on Saturday morning. TMPD spokesperson Isaac Mahamba urges motorists to plan their routes accordingly and consider alternative options.
Here's a list of the affected roads:
- Lynnwood Road and Kirkness Street
- Brecher Street and Walton Jameson Street
- Walton Jameson Street and Villa Street
- Walton Jameson Street and Bond Street
- Bond Street and Farenden Street
- Maple Street and Ivy Street
- Maple Street and Myrtle Street
- Park Street and Beckett Street
- Arcadia Street and Farenden Street
- Arcadia Street and Eastwood Street
- Park Street and Farenden Street
- Park Street and Orient Road
- Park Street and Eastwood Street
Alternative Routes
To avoid congestion, Mahamba recommends using alternative routes such as Francis Baard Street, Pretorius Street, Justice Mahomed Street, Stanza Bopape Street, and Jan Shoba Street. Both TMPD and the SAPS will be deployed to monitor the affected streets and assist with traffic flow.
Scorpion Kings Live: Amapiano Homecoming
DJ Maphorisa is bringing Amapiano home with Scorpion Kings Live with Friends at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Expect a night of signature rhythms, deep melodic grooves, and unexpected surprises alongside Kabza De Small. Gates open at 13:00, with the main act running from 18:00 to 23:30.
Thousands of fans are expected, so arrive early to catch the pre-show featuring emerging Amapiano talent. Get ready for a celebration of the sound that started in township studios and has taken over the world!