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.
