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Kaartjies kos R230 elk en kan aanlyn deur Webtickets bespreek word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SATURDAY 18 APRIL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Ida&#8217;s Valley: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/speelkringpreprimary\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/speelkringpreprimary\/\">SPEELKRING PRE-PRIMARY<\/a> holds a colour run at the school in Dahlia Street from 09:00 to 13:00. Tickets cost R50; children enter free of charge. Ticket collection is at 08:30. Bring the family, picnic basket and camping chairs for a morning of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Stellenbosch: The <a href=\"https:\/\/rareplantfair.co.za\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/rareplantfair.co.za\/\">TOKARA RARE PLANT FAIR &amp; AUTUMN OPEN GARDEN<\/a> will be held from 08:00 to 16:00. Explore the farm&#8217;s gardens with secluded corners and sculptures, and buy a variety of plants from specialist growers. Guided tours are available. Refreshments will be on sale. 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