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The existing earth embankments around the stadium will be enlarged by creating a new reinforced concrete structure at the rear and building upwards.
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Then, the existing roof of the main stand will be removed and replaced by a new roof covering the extended main stand.
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The stadium has since been vandalized and is in no condition to hold any sporting event.
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The size of the arena will be further increased by the removal of the
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26°56′49″S 26°42′40″E / 26.947°S 26.711°E / -26.947; 26.711
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Orkney, South Africa
2010 FIFA World Cup
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Harry Oppenheimer
Ernest Oppenheimer
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Orlando Pirates
Oppenheimer Stadium Disaster
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