Bob van Reenen Stadium

A stadium of this scale operates differently depending on what's happening—match day logistics run on tight schedules, with ground preparation, crowd management, and security all moving in sync. Off-season, the focus shifts to maintenance: pitch drainage matters enormously during Gauteng's summer storms, when water pooling becomes a real problem. The surface itself—whether natural grass or hybrid turf—demands regular aeration and overseeding. Event hosting brings its own complexity, from temporary seating installation to electrical supply for floodlights. Each hosting season teaches lessons about what Soweto's weather and foot traffic patterns demand from the infrastructure.