Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa. Peter Mokaba was born and bred in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and for his inpirational leadership.
The design of the largely concrete structure is inspired by the locally iconic Baobab tree, with the steel structure supporting the roof plane gathered together at each corner of the stadium and supported by giant ‘trunk' structures which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and service cores.
The Stadium was built next to the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Stadium is a 46 000-seat stadium, which include 5 000 seats for the media, two lounges and more than 5 000 VIP seats. In addition to the structural work, the Peter Mokaba Stadium is provided with first rate equipment, including an electronic scoreboard in the northern stand, new floodlights, sound system and a fire detection and protection system.
The Peter Mokaba Stadium will host five matches in the 2010 Soccer World Cup and is expected to produce major economic spin-offs for the province.
