The City will again be as busy as a beehive this Saturday. This is, as the Springboks will square up against their counterparts from Australia at DHL Stadium. This is the first rugby test match between the sides in the Mother City since 2014. The green carpet is being rolled out for this epic clash of the home team versus their foes from Down Under.
Alderman JP Smith says, “We know that game days mean heavy traffic and congestion on our roads, especially with around 55,000 spectators expected at DHL Stadium.”
Rugby, the City will again be as busy as a beehive this Saturday
The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says they are rolling out an expanded free Park & Ride service for this Saturday, 23 August 2025. He says this is because the Mother City is hosting the four-time Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship game against Australia at the Stadium. Alderman Smith says the gates at the stadium will open at midday.
“We encourage everyone to use the Park-and-Ride system and dedicated shuttle services,” added JP Smith.
Springboks vs Australia rugby at DHL Stadium
At the same time, he has reminded ticket holders to the game that the free MyCiTi shuttle will begin operating from 11:30 am. You will find the shuttles at the Bellville Velodrome, Century City, the CTICC, Thibault Square and the Civic Centre. You are also reminded that return services for the shuttles will run until 21:30.
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Smith says the Park-and-Ride system and dedicated shuttle services offer a convenient, reliable and traffic-beating way to enjoy the game without the stress of driving. These added services, which expand transport options, help to reduce congestion, as well as to get fans safely to the stadium. The event organisers are also working with the City to ensure that there are enough Safety and Security personnel out and about. This will help to ensure that people are able to get to the stadium, enjoy the game and return home safely.
A guide on how spectators can get to the stadium on game day
Those attending the games are once again reminded that several roads in the Precinct will be closed. Some will be closed the night before, and others, hours before the rugby game.
Road closures
Residents and motorists are advised of the following road closures and restrictions in the Green Point Precinct and Granger Bay on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
| Road | Intersection | Restriction | Times |
| Fritz Sonnenberg Road | McDonald’s (P3) and Vlei Road | Full closure in both directions | 06:00 – 06:00 (24 hours) |
| Stephan Way | Fritz Sonnenberg & Hamilton’s RFC | Full closure in both directions | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Vlei Road | Helen Suzman Blvd. & Fritz Sonnenberg | Full closure in both directions | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Fort Wynyard Street | Portswood Road & Granger Bay Blvd. | Full closure | 06:00 – 22:30 |
| Granger Bay Boulevard | Helen Suzman Blvd. & Beach Road | Restricted access | 06:00 – 22:30 |
Park & Ride Facilities:
The City will make its parking lot at the Civic Centre available to match ticket holders from 11:30 on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is via Hertzog Boulevard (incoming) and Civic Road.
Spectators who park at the Civic Centre can then take the MyCiTi bus from the Civic Centre station.
Fans can also take a bus from the Century City Steelbridge e-Parking, off Century Boulevard, from 11:30.
Limited free parking bays are available for ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis. The area will be monitored by security; however, parking is at the owner’s risk. Paid parking is also available at the mall.
In Bellville, the MyCiTi shuttle will operate from the Bellville Velodrome, where parking will be available for spectators. The Park & Ride will start from 11:30 pre-game and operate until 21:30 after the game.
At the CTICC, the shuttle will operate from the City Sightseeing bus stop near Entrance 3 on Walter Sisulu Avenue.
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For those using the bus from the CTICC or the Civic Centre, on-street parking is free in the CBD from 13:00.
Paid parking is also available at the Parkalot on Jack Craig Street and at the Harbour Arch on Harbour Arch Boulevard.
A designated e-hailing drop-off and pick-up area will be located at P13 on Green Point Main Road, between York Road and Wigtown Road.
Metrorail will be running additional trains to Cape Town Station from all its operating lines. Trains will operate between 11:00 and 22:00 at a cost of R20 for a return ticket.
Spectators can then hop on a free MyCiTi at the Civic Centre and Thibault Square or take the FanWalk to the Green Point Precinct.
