14–19 August: EERSTE VIR ALLES starring SA stage icons Frank Opperman and Margit Meyer-Rodenbeck (written and directed by Wessel Pretorius).

Thursday, 20 August (20:30): THE MORNING AFTER - The 90's Songbook (Tickets: R220).

Friday, 21 August (20:30): Elzabé Zietsman in Wat om te doen as die wêreld brand (Tickets: R230).

Saturday, 22 Aug (20:30) & Sunday, 23 Aug (14:00 Matinee): Elandré & Band live on stage (Tickets: R280).

Bookings: dieboer.com

Friday, 14 August (20:00): SA folk-rock favourites Sunset Sweatshop perform live! Tickets start from R185 via Quicket.

Weekend Vibe: Head down for traditional eisbein, craft draughts on tap, and live weekend sports screenings.

The Show: SIMPLY THE BEST — Live tribute to music legends Freddie Mercury, Tina Turner, Cher, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.

When: Friday, 14 Aug (19:30), Saturday, 15 Aug (13:00 & 19:30), and Sunday matinee (14:00).

Tickets: R200 | Bookings at barnyardtheatre.co.za

Status: ALL CLEAR for Saturday, 15 August 2026.

Time: 08:00 sharp at Meerendal Wine Estate.

Tip: Arrive by 07:45 to park and stretch. Remember your barcode, and stick around post-run for a hot coffee at Bossa or the estate deli.

Nitida Wine Farm: Check out their Wine Window — ring the bell, tap to pay, and enjoy a quick glass of red while taking in the valley views.

Diemersdal & Durbanville Hills: Perfect hearthside tastings and winter lunch specials are running this weekend. Reserve early for Saturday lunch to secure a spot near the fireplace.

Vygeboom & Wellway Park East: Active City road resurfacing and infrastructure maintenance are ongoing in both suburbs. Expect localised stop-and-go controls during daytime hours.

Welgemoed (Bellville): Maintenance along main feeder routes may cause slight backups during peak commute hours toward the N1.

Milnerton / Koeberg Road Corridor: Bridge rehabilitation on Loxton Road in Milnerton is ongoing, leading to localised diversions if you're travelling toward the West Coast / Table View area.

Cape Town CBD / Atlantic Seaboard (Sunday, 16 August): The PSFA Blisters for Bread charity walk takes place along the promenade on Sunday morning. Expect heavy congestion and temporary road closures along Somerset Road, Helen Suzman Boulevard, and Granger Bay Boulevard from 07:00 until roughly 13:00. Use Main Road or the N2/M3 approaches if heading into the city bowl.

Mountain Passes: Following recent cold fronts, exercise caution on high passes (such as Franschhoek Pass) if planning a weekend road trip into the Winelands, as roads remain damp with potential loose debris.

PSFA Blisters for Bread Charity Walk: Taking place this Sunday, 16 August at Green Point Common Sports Ground. Over 10,000 participants will be walking 5km and 10km routes along the Sea Point Promenade to raise funds for school feeding schemes.

Looking Ahead to Springbok Rugby: Mark your calendars for Saturday, 29 August — the Boks take on the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town! Local Durbanville venues are planning viewing parties (more details in our next edition).

✈️ Cape Winelands Airport: Environmental authorisation is official, with construction group WBHO and Growthpoint Properties joining as major project partners. Groundbreaking is set for late 2026, aiming for a 2028 commercial opening.

🍇 Altydgedacht Wine Estate: Environmental reviews are still underway for a proposed mixed-use residential development. The plan covers 40 hectares (~1,233 homes and a commercial farmyard) while keeping 85% of the estate for active farming and conservation.

🏇 Durbanville Racecourse: Public comments and community petitions are being processed by the City regarding a proposal to rezone unused racecourse land for ~980 homes and retail space, with local feedback focused heavily on surrounding traffic and density.