Thu, 12 Apr, 2001 - 15:45
Nelson Mandela has called for unity in South Africa after the tragedy at Ellis Park stadium.
Fourty-three football fans were crushed to death during the derby match between Kaiser Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
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CourtsSA soccer deathsPlace: South AfricaPlace: Ellis Park StadiumPlace: Ellis ParkPlace: AfricaPlace: EuropePerson: MandelaPerson: Nelson MandelaPerson: Robin PetersenPerson: Former president MandelaPerson: Mondii GungubelePerson: Mustapha ZoubeidiPerson: Mohammed JeffalEvent: 2010 World CupEvent: World CupOrganisation: Kaiser ChiefsOrganisation: Orlando PiratesOrganisation: Premier Soccer LeagueOrganisation: TunisiaOrganisation: MoroccoOrganisation: Tunisian Football FederationOrganisation: FIFAOrganisation: South AfricaOrganisation: Moroccan Federation

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