| David's grandparents on both sides held British citizenship, while his father was born in Zimbabwe, making David and his brother the only family members without British passports. |
| In his youth, David was also a rugby player before dedicating himself to cricket. |
| Growing up, he idolized cricket legends Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs, along with modern icons like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. |
| David enjoys occasional alcohol consumption. |
| He represented South Africa U19 in 2012-13 alongside notable players like Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram. |
| His cricket career faced a setback due to an accident that resulted in severe injuries, yet he made a remarkable comeback. |
| David was the leading run-scorer in the 2017–18 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge for Boland, demonstrating his batting prowess. |
| He scored his first double century in first-class cricket against Derbyshire during the 2021 County Championship. |
| Before his test debut, David showcased his skills in 89 county matches, accumulating over 6000 runs for Durham. |
| Golf is another passion of David's, providing him with relaxation away from cricket. |
| In his test debut against India, he contributed significantly to the team's victory by scoring a half-century. |
| He achieved his maiden test century against New Zealand in February 2024. |
| In September 2024, he set a record by scoring the highest individual score in Durham's history during the English County Championship. |
| In 2025, he made headlines for prioritizing a match over his wedding, highlighting his dedication to cricket. |
| As of March 2025, David has garnered a following of 6.1k on Instagram. |
