HEADLINE: R20 Return Ticket — PRASA Runs Special Trains for MTN8 Final at Moses Mabhida
Premier Panyaza Lesufi made the announcement during a media briefing following a meeting with the province's mayors, municipal managers, and law enforcement agencies.
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Thursday, 8 October 2026 – TMGNews
Football fans heading to the MTN8 Final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates can leave the car at home — PRASA is running extended train services to Moses Mabhida Stadium for just R20 return.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) announced the special service on Thursday ahead of Saturday's 18:00 kick-off in Durban.
🚆 The Details
Detail Information
Match Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orlando Pirates
Date Saturday, 10 October 2026
Kick-off 18:00
Venue Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Return Ticket R20
Park-and-Ride R50 per vehicle (limited)
🛤️ The Corridors
Trains will operate along five corridors:
· uMlazi
· KwaMashu
· Pinetown
· Crossmoor
· South Coast
Timetable
Time Service
Until 17:30 Services to Moses Mabhida Station
13:00 – 18:00 Shuttle: Durban Station ↔ Moses Mabhida (every 30 min)
20:00 – 22:00 Return services on all five corridors
22:00 – 22:30 Shuttle: Moses Mabhida → Durban Station
Park-and-ride facilities will be available at Durban Station, uMlazi Station, and KwaMnyandu Mall for R50 per vehicle.
"Avoid the Traffic"
"Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and travel by train to avoid traffic congestion and parking constraints around Moses Mabhida Stadium," PRASA said.
"As the backbone of public transport, PRASA is committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable rail services that enable supporters to travel to and from major sporting events with ease and confidence."
Full schedules will be published on PRASA's official digital platforms.
📢 TMGNews Verdict
At R20 return, this is one of the most affordable match-day transport options available in South Africa. For fans travelling from uMlazi, KwaMashu, or the South Coast, it removes the twin barriers of fuel costs and parking chaos.
It also makes practical sense. Moses Mabhida sits in a dense urban area with limited parking. Every fan who takes the train is one less car clogging the streets around the stadium.
But there is a bigger story here.
PRASA has faced years of infrastructure decay, service suspensions, and safety concerns across multiple corridors. When the agency runs a smooth, extended service for a major event, it demonstrates what the system can do. The question is whether that standard can be sustained beyond match day.
For now, though, this is a win. Affordable, practical, and fan-friendly.
Sundowns and Pirates supporters — leave the car at home. Catch the train.
Travelling to the match? Share your experience via our WhatsApp tip line: 062 342 3114. We want to hear how the service performs.
Sources: SAnews.gov.za / Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)