# The City of Cape Town says 104 events were hosted in August, generating economic activity of around 200-million-rand for the metro. The events in August, which included rugby, film and lifestyle festivals, attracted approximately 250-thousan people, including spectators and participants. The Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Australia attracted August’s biggest crowd, with over 62-thousand fans at the Cape Town Stadium. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith says they are already gearing up for an even busier September.
Cape Town events in August generated around R200-million