Location
Princess Magogo Stadium is located in the township of KwaMashu, just north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The address is given as Mkhiwane Road / Undlondlo Road, KwaMashu, Durban.The coordinates are also often cited at about 29°44′39″S, 30°58′16″E.
Naming & Significance
The stadium is named after Constance Magogo (often styled Princess Magogo), a Zulu princess who was also a singer and composer deeply involved in Zulu tradition and culture. By naming the venue after her, the stadium honours a cultural figure of the region and links sport with local heritage.
History & Features
- It is a multi-purpose stadium, used primarily for football (soccer) matches.
- It underwent significant renovation in 2009, in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The refurbishment cost was around R93 million.
- Following the upgrade, the stadium was used as a training venue for some of the teams involved in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- The seating capacity is approximately 12,000.
- The surface is grass.
- It is owned by the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Under the stadia facilities.
- It serves local clubs (for example, the First Division club Milford FC) and community events.
Community & Context
Being situated in KwaMashu—a township with a strong community identity—Princess Magogo Stadium plays a dual role: as a sport facility and as a community hub. The upgrade ahead of the World Cup brought improved infrastructure to the area, and the venue remains one of the important sporting assets in Durban’s township zones. Lineup For
