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South African stadium stampede claims two lives

A rush at one of the stadium's gates and overcrowding caused by the sale of fake tickets are believed to be behind a crush that had fatal consequences

Two football supporters were killed after a high-profile South African Carling Black Label Cup clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates was marred by a stampede in the FNB stadium.

The Soweto Derby is the most eagerly anticipated fixture on the calendar, and tickets for the match were sold out two weeks in advance.

The game, however, ended in tragedy with two fans losing their lives and 19 further individuals being injured, one critically.