The SPAR Proteas netball team is gearing up to compete in the World Cup on their home turf, South Africa. Led by captain Bongi Msomi, the team is carrying the hopes and aspirations of millions of South Africans. ### Minister of Sport Addresses the Team
As the Netball World Cup approaches, excitement is building for the opening game. However, Cape Town has found itself in an unwelcome spotlight due to safety concerns that have arisen ahead of the tournament. Members of the Jamaican team have allegedly fallen victim to theft, which has cast a shadow over the city’s safety.
The firstever Netball World Cup in Africa is set to take place in Cape Town, marking a historic moment for the sport and the continent. Sixteen nations are set to compete, with the opening center pass scheduled for July 28, 2023, at CTICC and the event running until August 6, 2023.
Excitement is in the air as the firstever Netball World Cup in Africa draws near. From 28 July to 6 August, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will host this momentous event, putting the Mother City in the global spotlight. The City of Cape Town has welcomed the 16 participating nations with a flag ceremony, while the teams have been training hard to prepare for this celebration of physical prowess and tactical finesse.
South African netball players Refiloe Nketsa and Elmeré van der Berg have joined forces with global sports brand Puma in preparation for the 2023 Netball World Cup. Puma is dedicated to supporting and empowering women in sports and has enlisted the help of the talented duo to help achieve this goal. Both Nketsa and van der Berg have been named in the final squad for the SPAR Proteas by coach Norma Plummer, alongside other Puma family members Bongi Msomi, Khanyisa Chawane, and Shadine van der Merwe.
Netball South Africa recently revealed the final squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup, set to take place in Cape Town from July 28 to August 6. The 12player lineup, along with three reserves, will represent South Africa at the prestigious event held at the Mother City’s International Convention Centre. The squad will be led by captain Bongi Msomi, and prior to the announcement, the team assembled for a fourweek training camp under the guidance of coach Norma Plummer.
Cape Town, a vibrant city in South Africa, is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Vitality Netball World Cup, with only 30 days left until the tournament begins. In preparation for the event, the city has unveiled a new World Cup legacy mural at the [Bellville Netball Club](https://capetown.today/thesportingsymphonycapetownsunder19netballtournament), which is currently undergoing restoration.
The Western Cape prepares for the Netball World Cup 2023, which will take place for the first time on African soil. Cape Town will be the exclusive host for all matches, reflecting the vitality of women’s empowerment and providing an economic boost for the region.
South African rugby director Rassie Erasmus confirmed that due to his knee injury, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will miss the Rugby Championship in July. However, Kolisi is expected to play in the preWorld Cup matches in August. This announcement came as a relief, as there were initial concerns that Kolisi might not be able to participate in the World Cup.
The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, has revealed their training squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. The team includes 40 players, including some familiar faces and some notable absences. Captain Siya Kolisi, lock Eben Etzebeth, prop Thomas du Toit, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse are among the players included in the squad, despite current injuries.
Duane Vermeulen, the South African rugby veteran, is on a personal mission to secure a place in the 2023 World Cup squad. Despite being left out of the 2022 endofyear tour roster, Vermeulen was in recovery from a medical procedure before rejoining Irish club Ulster.
Netball South Africa Announces Squad for the 2023 Netball World Cup Netball South Africa has recently announced its 15player squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup, which will be held on African soil for the first time. Head coach Norma Plummer, in collaboration with an Australian consultant, carefully selected the squad during the team’s fourweek training camp at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports (SAS).
The RMB National Rowing Squad of South Africa has begun their international season with a remarkable performance at the Rowing World Cup in Zagreb, Croatia. The team’s athletes have shown their skills and determination, securing silver and bronze medals in the Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull events, respectively.
The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, are preparing for the upcoming 2023 international season. The team is gearing up for two preparation camps in Durban, aimed at establishing their onandofffield structures. ### Preparation Camps
The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for the transformation, preservation, protection, and promotion of sport, arts, and Culture at all levels of participation will be showcased during the 2023 Budget Vote Debate Week, led by Minister Zizi Kodwa.
The Netball World Cup is a highly anticipated event among netball fans worldwide. It allows teams from different countries to showcase their skills and compete against each other. Cape Town has been preparing by undertaking various activities to ensure the event is hosted successfully. The latest development is the unveiling a new mural at the Desmond Tutu Recreation Centre in Makhaza as a legacy of the 2023 Netball World Cup.
