HSBC SVNS rugby returns to Cape Town this week with two days of thrilling action, music performances and a summer party vibe. Here’s a guide to the biggest rugby festival.
‘Cape Town once again sets the stage for excitement on and off the field. It’s going to be a fun-filled weekend of rugby, dancing and music and I am looking forward to a spectacular show. I encourage ticket holders to plan their days and routes to the stadium. Residents and commuters who usually make use of roads in the area are also advised to take note of closures. It’s one of our premier events and we want to make sure everyone enjoys it to the fullest,’ said Alderman JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security.
The Cape Town SVNS plans to make history by attempting to break the world record attempt for the largest ever Amapiano dance-off at a rugby match.
Led by the two-time world hip-hop champions, Cape Town’s own Street Stylers, fans are invited to dress up and be part of the “Amapiano #NoDNA JustRSA” dance on Sunday, 8 December 2024.
The group has hosted public workshops throughout the city over the last month to teach fans the dance ahead of the world record attempt.
Tickets for those who want to catch some rugby action or be part of history are available at Ticketmaster.
Music stage
Over the past nine years, the Cape Town SVNS has proven to be more than just a rugby tournament. It has become a vibrant festival celebrating sports, music and an all-round good time.
This year, Amapiano takes centre stage with two of the popular music genre’s biggest stars – Tyler ICU and Kamo Mphela – set to headline the Cape Town SVNS.
The pair, along with DJ Ready D, Roger Goode, Neon Dreams and Gremlin, are set to light up the rugby festival on 7 and 8 December 2024. In addition to the music performances, the festival has lined up other performances including acrobatic motorcycles, dancers and more.
Getting to DHL Stadium
As a result of the event, a number of roads in and around the Green Point Precinct will be closed, resulting in traffic congestion.
Spectators are encouraged to make use of the free MyCiTi shuttle to the stadium.
Cape Town SVNS ticket holders can get on a bus for free from the Civic Centre, Thibault Square and CTICC on Saturday and Sunday.
More details on the shuttle schedule are available on the MyCiTi website.
Those making use of the bus can find parking at the CTICC (paid parking), the Civic Centre and on-street parking.
At the Civic Centre, the City will open its 475 parking bays for ticketed rugby fans on a first-come, first-served basis from 07:30. The parking areas are accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road.
Residents and motorists are also advised that the following roads will be impacted by the event:
| Road Closures
|
Between | Restrictions | Times
(7 – 8 December 2024)
|
| FritzSonnenberg
Road |
1. Boom Gates Only
2. McDonalds and Fritz Sonnenberg Road 3. Vlei Road and Fritz Sonnenberg |
Full closures both directions |
06:00 – 06:00
|
|
Stephan Way |
Fritz Sonnenberg Road and
Hamilton’s Rugby Club |
Full closures both
Directions |
06:00 – 22:30 |
|
Vlei Road |
1.Helen Suzman
Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road 2. Green Point Cricket and Fritz Sonnenberg Road |
Full closures both
Directions |
06:00 – 22:30 |
|
Fort Wynyard Street |
1. Portswood Road and Granger Bay Boulevard
|
Total Closure |
06:00 – 22:30 |
| Granger Bay
Boulevard |
1. Helen Suzman Boulevard and Beach Road 2. Beach Road and Helen Suzman Boulevard
|
06:00 – 22:30 |
Gates for the two-day tournament open at 08:00, with the first game scheduled to kick off at 09:00.
The Blitzboks are playing their first game at 11:44 on Saturday against Ireland and will be closing the show for the day with a mouth-watering clash against Argentina at 18:41.
For more information on these and other events hosted in Cape Town visit eventsincapetown.com
