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• Die VLU Flamboyant-tak vergader elke derde Dinsdag van die maand om 09:00 by NG Kerk-Suid se lapa. Vir verder navrae kontak Ellen McDonald by 084 532 8569.
• 22 Augustus: Dit is weer tyd om ’n tree terug in die tyd te gee met Bateleur se motorskou! Kom kuier vanaf 09:00 by Bateleur Landgoed, net buite Mbombela, vir die gewilde Antieke & Klassieke Motorskou. Geniet ’n unieke uitstalling van klasieke motors, vragmotors, moderne motors, kos- en drankstalletjies, handgemaakte items, ’n springkasteel vir die kinders en musiek vertonings! Toegang is gratis. Die skou vind by 1 Vinkelstraat, Bateleur Landgoed plaas. Vir meer inligting, besoek die Bateleur Landgoed webtuiste of kontak 079 155 1600.
• August 22: Get ready for the purrfect morning out! Join Pro Life Pet Rescue for a tranquil Paint & Sip experience accompanied by furry friends and artist Marian Jagger. Tickets are R300 per person and include art supplies, light snacks and a glass of wine. Space is limited, so bookings are essential. WhatsApp Karin on 060 672 6837 today to secure your spot!
•August 22: Held in celebration of Women’s Month, the Ladies Annual Chillout is a full day dedicated to women who love adventure, 4x4s, and the outdoors. Entry is free and open to all ladies — whether you own a 4×4 or just want to experience off-road culture. The event aims to empower women in the off-road space by creating a safe, fun and supportive environment to learn, drive and connect at Sudwala Funscapes, Mpumalanga. Gates open at 08:00.
• 28-30 Augustus: Die Innibos Boekenaweek is hier! Maak reg om die beste van Suid-Afrikaanse letterkunde teen die agtergrond van die beeldskone Kaapsehoop te beleef. Kaartjies en die program is beskikbaar op innibos.co.za
Markets and festivals
• The Casterbridge Market is open every first Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 13:00 at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre. This pet-friendly market offers a variety of food, vintage items and arts and crafts.
• The Creative Hub market has moved to Oewersig Community Hall and now takes place on the last Sunday of every month. The market is open from 09:00 to 13:00, and everyone is welcome.
• August 28-30: Ready for spring to come early? Then the Afri Orchids International Garden Festival is the place for you! Come enjoy a weekend with friends, family and pets. Tickets are R20 per day and can be bought at the gate. There is free, secure parking, and the gardens are wheelchair-accessible. The venue is located at Portion 173, Farm Alkmaar, Mbombela. For more information, contact 079 492 9385 or visit afriorchids.co.za
• 5 September: Die Nelspruit Vleisfees is om die draai! Met boerekos, speletjies, vars produkte en nog baie meer, is dit nie iets wat jy nie mis te loop nie. Die fees vind van 08:30 tot 14:00 by 9 Ehmke Straat plaas. Kaartfasiliteite is beskikbaar.
•September 5: It’s time to sip, swirl and celebrate at the Unwined Local Food & Wine Show for an afternoon of flavour and fine wine at Mbombela Golf Club. The event starts at 12:00 and will continue until 17:30. Tickets are R250 and can be bought on the Unwined website. Note that no under 18s are allowed.
• September 18: One of Mbombela’s most stylish and much-loved fundraising events is back. CANSA’s Night of a Thousand Stars returns to Sonpark Boulevard on Friday, 18 September 2026, inviting the Lowveld to enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine food, live entertainment and community spirit, all in support of a worthy cause. This year’s theme is Let’s Twist Again and attendees are encouraged to dress according the colourful fashion of the 60s and 70s. Tables seat either 10 or 20 guests, making the event ideal for team building, networking or celebrating together. Tickets are R600 per person, with R300 from every ticket going directly to CANSA Lowveld. For more information or to reserve a table, contact:
Rinella Janse van Vuuren at 082 041 2124 or rjvvuuren@gmail.com and Sandra Jacobs at 082 853 7885 or sandra@innibos.co.za
Live entertainment
• 22 Augustus: Lizzie kom weer Laeveld toe! NG Witrivier bied ’n heerlike damesoggend aan met Lizz Meiring se produksie – Die Real Housewife! Kaartjies is vanaf R250 per persoon op Quicket beskikbaar en die oggend begin om 10:00. Tot en met ses mense sit saam aan ’n tafel. Vir meer inligting, kontak 083 326 1903.
• August 25: The legendary Mathys Roets is at Da Loose Mongoose, performing the songs of legendary artists, including Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond and Rodger Whittaker. Tickets are R180 per person and the show starts at 18:30. Contact 082 371 2107 for bookings.
• August 28: Chester’s Got Talent is a hilarious, interactive show by internationally acclaimed ventriloquist Conrad Koch. At The Capital Mbombela audiences will have the chance to judge a chaotic cast of puppets – including fan-favorites Chester Missing and Gunter the German mosquito – as they compete to be the best. There are two shows, one at 20:00 followed by another at 21:30. Tickets are R200 and are available on Quicket.
• September 4-5: Have you ever been through a divorce? Well, comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout, has! With his new show, Hey Hey Divorcé, he will be sharing his experience for the first time in Mbombela at The Capital Mbombela. Tickets start at R250 and can be bought on Quicket. Please note that the show has a rating of 16.
To include your event in the calendar, contact Zané on 013 754 4702 or email editorial@lowvelder.co.za
