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| Address | North-West University Potchefstroom South Africa |
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| Coordinates | 26°41′01″S27°05′48″E / 26.68352°S 27.09678°E Coordinates: 26°41′01″S27°05′48″E / 26.68352°S 27.09678°E |
| Surface | Astroturf |
| Tenants | |
| North-West University | |
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In the past, the stadium has hosted the following major tournaments:
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