Good morning, Durbanville!
The weekend is shaping up warm in the valley. This week there's a Fleetwood Mac tribute at Die Boer tonight, a Test match at Newlands with tickets still on sale, an update on the dams, and everything you need to know before the local elections on 4 November. Here's your verified local guide for the next ten days.
⚡ 3-Second Snap: The Week Ahead
Tonight at Die Boer: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac takes the stage at 20:30 on Friday, 23 October.
Test Cricket: The third Test, Proteas vs Australia, starts at Newlands on Tuesday, 27 October. Day tickets are on sale from R245 through the official Cricket South Africa ticketing site.
Weekend Day Out: The Cape Town International Kite Festival fills the skies at Youngsfield in Ottery on Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 October, supporting free mental health services.
Water Watch: The dams supplying Cape Town were at 73.8% on 21 October, down from 74.4% a week earlier. The annual water assessment on 2 November will review the situation and consider whether restrictions are needed.
Weekend Weather: Friday reaches about 24°C. Saturday is around 23°C with a 5% chance of rain, and Sunday is about 24°C with a 10% chance, dropping to around 15°C overnight. A light jacket for the evenings.
Elections: Local government elections are on Wednesday, 4 November. Check your registration by SMSing your ID number to 32810.
🗳️ Local Elections: What You Need to Know
South Africans vote for their local councillors on Wednesday, 4 November. Whatever your politics, here's the practical bit:
Check your registration: SMS your ID number to 32810 to confirm you're registered.
Check your voting details: Confirm your voting station, voting hours and special-vote dates on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) website before election week.
Watch out for fakes: If an election notice didn't come directly from the IEC, double-check it before you share it.
1. What's On: Live Entertainment at Die Boer
The full Die Boer Restaurant Theatre programme for the next ten days (Chenoweth Street):
Friday, 23 Oct (20:30): Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (R370).
Saturday, 24 Oct (20:30): Crowfoot: Chasing Rabbits, a Woodstock story (R180).
Sunday, 25 Oct (14:00): Marion Holm in Gryp Elke grasHOLM, afternoon show (R220).
Tuesday, 27 Oct (20:30): Left Sleeve: hoekom nie? / why not?, doors open 18:00 (R220).
Wednesday, 28 Oct (20:30): Road House Country Band (R200).
Thursday, 29 Oct (20:30): Under Cover with Frieda van den Heever, Grethe van der Merwe and Almarie du Preez (R250).
Friday, 30 Oct (20:30): Schalk Bezuidenhout in Hey Hey Divorce, no under-14s (R250).
Saturday, 31 Oct (14:00 & 20:30) and Sunday, 1 Nov (14:00): Hey Hey Divorce, with Schalk Bezuidenhout. Afternoon and evening shows, no under-14s (R250).
Bookings: 021 979 1911 / 082 574 1651. Listings come from Die Boer's full programme; check dieboer.com for sold-out shows or changes before you go.
2. Outdoor, Sport & Weekend Days Out
When: Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 October | 10:00 – 18:00.
Where: Youngsfield Military Base, Ottery.
Details: Hosted by Cape Mental Health to raise awareness of mental health and fund free mental health services in the Western Cape. Tickets are on Quicket: under-5s free, ages 6–12 R60, ages 13 and up R90, pensioners (60+, ID required) R60. Weekend passes are R160 for adults and R100 for children and pensioners. Prices exclude admin fees.
Proteas vs Australia, third Test at Newlands:
When: Tuesday, 27 to Saturday, 31 October. Play starts at 10:30 each day.
Tickets: Day tickets from R245 on the official Cricket South Africa ticketing site. Premium hospitality options start at R600. Book early rather than leaving it to the week of the match.
📅 Looking Ahead: Book Early
Die Boer, early November: Jan Blohm's Tot daar waar die lig is plays on Wednesday, 4 November (14:00 & 20:30) and Thursday, 5 November (20:30), R300.
Die Boer, mid-November: Francois van Coke on Tuesday, 17 and Wednesday, 18 November (20:30), R300.
Die Boer, December: Karen Zoid in concert, 20, 21 and 22 December (20:30), R300 early-bird price.
🏪 Featured Local Business of the Week: The Durbanville Plumbers
Each week we put the spotlight on a local business listed on DurbanvilleHub. This week it's The Durbanville Plumbers, serving Durbanville and the northern suburbs.
What they do: Geyser repairs and installations, blocked drains, leak detection and burst pipes.
Free quotes: They offer free, no-obligation quotes, and say the price is agreed before any work starts.
Where: 74 Queen Street, Durbanville, 7550.
Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 – 17:00, Saturday 08:00 – 13:00.
Contact: 087 721 5981 | plumberdurbanville.co.za
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