The stadium has a seating capacity
of 34,000, and was built in 1956 to replace the Old Wanderers Stadium. It was
completely overhauled following South Africa's readmission to international
cricket in 1991. In 1996, five new 65 metre high floodlight masts replaced the
existing four 30 metre high masts enabling day-night limited-overs cricket. It
is nicknamed 'The Bullring' due to its design and intimidating atmosphere.