NETBALL WORLD CUP 2023 – CAPE TOWN

The Western Cape province gets ready to host the world for Netball World Cup!

The 2023 Netball World Cup will be the sixteenth staging of the premier competition in international netball, contested every four years. The tournament will be held from Friday, 28 July with South Africa playing their first match against Wales on that day to Sunday, 6 August 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This marks a special historical moment because it will also be the first time this tournament will be held on the African continent. Netball World Cup 2023 will also mark the tournament’s 60th anniversary, as the first tournament was held in Eastbourne, England, in 1963.

This is great for the South African economy and its tourism sector as the tournament will take place just a few weeks since the country celebrated a remarkable double triumph at the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards. The country was recently honoured with the prestigious title of “Best Country” while its iconic and the Netball World Cup 2023 host city, Cape Town, claimed the coveted title of “Best City in the World”. This came as no surprise to many of the locals because with a heady mix of mountains, dramatic mountain passes, endless views of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, beautiful sandy beaches, salty lagoons and bays, amazing rock formations, interesting caves, fossil parks, San rock art, steep cliffs, waterfalls (in the winter season – June to August), Cape Winelands, wildlife and marine wildlife safaris, and picturesque small towns and villages, the Western Cape province will surely leave any visitor breathless and excited to keep coming back.

Like any other sporting event, the Netball World Cup will significantly boost the country’s economy, especially in the Western Cape province through tourism. In addition, it will increase demand for local services through tourism, which will lead to more jobs being created through the construction of large viewing venues and fan zones for watching matches.

As a woman who lives in South Africa, I think women’s sport is crucial for empowering women and young girls, and in creating safe spaces for women to connect with each other. I hope that the Netball World Cup this year inspires a lot more young girls to play sports at their schools and in local communities and to utilise sports as a motivator to help them better themselves in the future.

WHERE TO WATCH THE NETBALL WORLD CUP 2023

If you would like to support our Proteas and watch the games live at CTICC, click here to secure your seat! The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport will also be supporting municipalities in hosting fan zones and viewing centres across the province so that communities will be able to watch matches where ever they are.

NETBALL WORLD CUP 2023 TICKETS

To find out more about the 2023 Netball World Cup, including information on the schedule and the officials selected for the event, visit the Netball World Cup 2023 hub, here.  Buy ticket here

GETTING AROUND CAPE TOWN SAFELY

It’s always a good idea to get out and explore the city when you visit Cape Town to make the most of your vacation because there are so many things to do and see. However, it’s important to do this effectively and safely, while also not spending too much money on transportation costs. Depending on your needs and budget, there are a few various ways to get around Cape Town and its surrounding areas, from getting around using the public transport offerings like buses, minibuses, and trains to hailing a metered taxi or Uber or even just riding a bicycle on the numerous designated cycle lanes in and around the city.

Please be aware that there are some simple safety precautions I advise you to take even though Cape Town is thought to be a relatively safe South African city to visit. Click here to read more.

27 BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN DURING THE NETBALL WORLD CUP 2023

There is a seemingly endless list of fun things to do and tourist attractions to explore in Cape Town and the surrounding areas, and the list continues getting longer. The most frequently asked question by visitors is whether it is possible to have fun and visit Cape Town’s popular tourist attractions on a tight budget. We’ve put together a list of 27 inexpensive activities to do in and around Cape Town to help make your trip as enjoyable and memorable as you can.

To save more money on your Cape Town trip, we recommend getting a City Pass Card for generous discounts or free entry to Cape Town’s top attractions – Over 70 popular Cape Town attractions, tour activities, and restaurants!

29 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN DURING THE NETBALL WORLD CUP 2023

If budget is not a problem, here are some of our favourite things to do in and around the Mother City, and we hope that this list will give you a few ideas of what you can do and see in and around Cape Town to ensure your stay is as fun and memorable as possible.

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