The Netball World Cup trophy has finally made it to the Western Cape. It has been touring the country’s 8 provinces and is now headed to the Mother City where it will be handed over to the City of Cape Town, mere weeks away from the start of the Netball World Cup.

The international showcase, being hosted for the first time on the African continent, takes place at the CTICC.

Netball World Cup trophy on the way to Cape Town

Upon receiving the trophy from her neighbouring province counterpart, Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Anroux Marais said, “The Western Cape Government is very happy and honoured to receive this trophy and to embark on a tour across our province to get all communities excited for the Netball World Cup.”

World Cup trophy on tour in the Western Cape

“Although all the matches are being played in Cape Town itself, we want to include the whole province in the build-up and actual tournament. We are very happy that various municipalities have partnered with us to host fan zones and viewing centres,” said, Marais.

Monday, 3 July – Trophy is handed over to the Western Cape from the Eastern Cape Government at the Tsitsikamma Khoisan Village (Bloukrans Bridge).

Tuesday, 4 July – Trophy to be displayed in Plettenberg Bay (Plettenberg Bay Primary School – 08:00), then travels to Beaufort West (Rustdene Sports Stadium – arrival at 12:00) and Prince Albert (PACT centre and travelling to Sydwill Williams Hall – estimated time 14:30).

Wednesday, 5 July – Trophy goes to George (Unity Park – York Street – arrival at 10:30, then Imizamo Yethu High School, Thembalethu at 12:00 ), then to Hartenbos (Legacy Netball Courts at 14:00) and Riversdale (Riverville Sports Grounds at 17:00).

Thursday, 6 July – The tour starts in Swellendam (08:00), then goes to Langeberg (10:30), Drakenstein (14:30) and then to the Swartland area (17:00).

Friday, 7 July – Travel to Vredenburg (09:00), then to an activation at the Weskus Mall (10:00).

The tour ends on the afternoon of 7 July, when the trophy will be brought to Cape Town (arriving at 15:00), when it will be handed over to the City of Cape Town.

“During this trophy tour, we will also encourage people to watch the matches at these venues so that we can make sure that no one is left out in supporting our home team,” added Marais.

The NWC2023 champions will be crowned in Cape Town on the 6th of August. It kicks off on the 28th of July. 16 teams from across the globe will vie for top honours at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.