A sold out crowd is expected at the DHL Stadium for the 17:00 kick off as the Springboks return to play in Cape Town for the first time since their victory against Wales in front of a 52 000 strong crowd in 2022.
It is also the first time the Springboks go head to head with the All Blacks in the Mother City since 2017.
‘Cape Town is a city united in pride and excitement as we prepare to host our world champion Bokke for this historic clash against our greatest rivals. To support this major event, the City is pleased to announce an expanded and free MyCiTi shuttle service for spectators from Century City, UCT, CTICC, Thibault Square and Civic Centre stations on Saturday,’ said Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
Stadium gates are expected to open at 12:30 ahead of the curtain raiser between the Springbok Women against the Barbarian Women at 13:30.
The first shuttle from all pick up points will depart at 12:00.
At the Civic Centre, the City will open its 475 parking bays for ticketed rugby fans on a first-come first-served basis from 11:00. The parking areas are accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road. The parking is free.
The shuttle service from UCT’s Upper Campus and Century City Steelbridge E-Parking will operate until 16:45 to ensure that all spectators get to the event before the kick-off of the Springbok game at 17:00.
At UCT, spectators can park on Upper Campus and catch the shuttle at the UCT Shuttle North Stop (next to the dam).
Century City Steelbridge E-Parking will have 500 free parking bays for match ticket holders on a first-come first-served basis. The parking area on Century Boulevard will be monitored by security but is at the owner’s risk.
On-street parking in the CBD is available for free from 13:00.
The last return bus from the stadium to the pickup points leaves at 21:30.
‘With the game sold out, we anticipate our roads will be congested on match day but working with the event organiser, we have provided alternatives to single-occupancy vehicles to ensure people avoid being stuck in traffic. We would like to encourage spectators to make use of the park and ride system to alleviate the pressure on the roads.
‘Parking in around the stadium is limited, and we would also like to discourage people from parking illegally in the residential areas in their pursuit of parking close to the stadium. Illegally parked vehicles will be fined and/or towed away. We are deploying our safety and security personnel to work with SAPS in taking care of safety at this event. This is a wonderful occasion that a lot of people have been anticipating for some time, let’s work together to make it a seamless and memorable experience for all,’ said Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.
A dedicated E-Hailing area will be established on P13 in Greenpoint Main Road between York Road and Wigtown Road.
Residents and motorists are advised of the following road closures and restrictions for Saturday, 7 September 2024.
| Road Closures | Between | Restrictions | Duration |
| Fritz Sonnenberg Road | 1. Boom gates only
2. McDonalds (P3 parking) & Fritz Sonnenberg 3. Vlei Road & Fritz Sonnenberg |
Full closures in both directions Installation and Protection Synthetic Green Carpet between GPAS and DHL Stadium | 06:00 – 0:h00
(24 hours) |
| Stephan Way | Fritz Sonnenberg & Hamilton’s Rugby Club | Full closures in both directions | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Vlei Road | 1. Helen Suzman Boulevard & Fritz Sonnenberg
2. Green Point Cricket & Fritz Sonnenberg |
Full closures in both directions | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Fort Wynyard Street | 1. Portswood Road & Granger Bay Boulevard | Total closure | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Granger Bay Boulevard | 1. Helen Suzman Boulevard & Beach Road
2. Beach Road & Helen Suzman Boulevard |
Restrictions in place | 06:00 – 22:30 |
For more information on this and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit www.eventsincapetown.com
