Workers began today, 18 May 2026, to remove the torn canvas section at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. They are also bringing down the damaged cable, and checking and securing all nuts and bolts in the area affected by the damage.
The high-performance tensile membrane fabric that makes up the canvas sections of the stadium is produced in Japan.
Contingency plans are in place to secure the area and minimise disruptions to Stadium bowl events.
The public will be kept informed as repairs progress. As the work begins, the Stadium has restricted access to the area for all non-authorized personnel.
