Cape Town is seeing off October in style, with a mix of exciting events this weekend. The City’s Events Permit Office has approved 50 events this week - the majority taking place over the next three days. 

Collectively, the weekend events are expected to attract over 200 000 participants and spectators.  
 
'Cape Town's events ecosystem is kicking into high gear as we head into the busy summer season and our Events Permit Office, working with the rest of the City's Events Coordination Committee, are helping to coordinate the logistics and safety for a range of these events. 

‘This weekend, we have international test cricket, international test rugby in one part of the city and URC rugby, a traditional Malay choir competition and a first of its kind music and lifestyle festival on the False Bay coast. This speaks to Cape Town's diverse events offering that not only brings different people together, but contributes to our economy,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.  

International Test cricket continues at Newlands Cricket Ground today and tomorrow where the Proteas Men are taking on Australia in the series-deciding match. 
 
Gates at the stadium open at 08:45 with the first ball at 10:30. 
 
Residents and motorists in the Newlands and Claremont area are advised that Campground Road between Mariendahl Avenue and Palmyra Road will be closed to traffic until Saturday.  
 
The road closure is active from 08:00 until 21:00. 
 
Motorists are advised to use Main Road onto Stanhope Road and Main Road onto Belmont Road. 
 
Tomorrow, the DHL Stormers host Irish side Ulster in round 5 of the United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium.  
 
The game is scheduled for a 14:45 kickoff with stadium gates open from 12:45.  
 
A free MyCiTi shuttle from the Civic Centre will ferry spectators to the stadium from 12:15 with the last bus post-game at 18:45. 
 
The city has made its Civic Centre parking available from 11:45 for spectators with tickets for the game. 
 
Road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place around the stadium precinct from 06:00 until after the match. 
 
The affected roads include Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Stephan Way, Vlei Road and Granger Bay Boulevard.

Springbok Women  
 
In Athlone, the Springbok Women are hosting Ireland in an international test match part of the WXV Global Series. The game is scheduled for a 15:00 kick off. 
 
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Cape Malay Choir Board’s Annual Choral Competition 
  
The Cape Malay Choir Board closes the curtain on a season of its Annual Choral Competition with a two-day finale at the University of the Western Cape.  
 
The top eight choirs, who have made it through weeks of battles, will take to the stage to decide the best of the best.    
 
The finale will run from 16:00 until 23:00 on Saturday and Sunday. 
  
People's Pavillion  
 
On Saturday, 31 October, Fisherman's Lane in Strandfontein will transform into a coastline stage for the inaugural People's Pavillion Festival, an event uniting community through arts and culture while also honouring 50 years of Mitchell's Plain.  
 
With over 15 local artists on the programme, People's Pavillion Festival is set to deliver an unforgettable day of sing-alongs and dance.  
 
Tickets for the event will be available through Webtickets and on-site.  

Killarney Motor Show  
 
The biggest motor show in the Western Cape returns to Killarney International Raceway this Sunday with an expected 14 000 people attending the celebration. 
 
The Killarney Motor Show is six hours of non-stop motorsport action, new, vintage and classic car displays, stance competitions, kids' entertainment, live music and a wide variety of food stalls.  
 
The action gets under way at 10:00 and continues until 16:00.  
 
Tickets for the event are available through Webtickets from as little as R50.  
 
A free MyCiTi shuttle will be available for ticket holders between Table View and Killarney Station from 09:00 to 18:00. 
 
For more information on events taking place in Cape Town, visit Events in Cape Town.