A RECIPE FOR DISASTER • Failure to learn from the lessons of the past • Absence of overall command of the Joint Operation Centre • Failure to adhere to FIFA and SAFA guidelines • Sale of tickets at the venue and unreserved seating • Corruption on the

Why the Ellis Park disaster happened, as per the Ngoepe Commission:

• Poor forecast of match attendance

• Failure by the role players to clearly identify and designate areas of responsibility

• Inappropriate and untimely announcement that tickets were sold out

• Unbecoming spectator behaviour

• The use of teargas or a similar substance

• Dereliction of duty; failure to use the big screen

• Failure by the Public Order Police Unit to react timeously and effectively.