Free State hosts Netball world cup in Bloemfontein

South Africa, Free State: The Free State Provincial Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, in partnership with the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture under the guidance of Minister Zizi Kodwa, invites members of the media to the Netball World Cup post 50 days countdown celebration.

The planned activation will take place tomorrow, Friday, 09 June 2023, at the Kenworth Shopping Centre in Bloemfontein. As 08 June marks exactly 50 days towards the 2023 Netball World Cup scheduled for 28 July – 06 August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Government hosts the 50 days countdown celebration to further galvanise the entire society behind the Spar Proteas and to create awareness about the upcoming #2023Netball World Cup.

Minister Koda will be accompanied by Deputy Minister Nocawe Mafu, six provincial MECs of sport, arts, culture, and recreation alongside their HODs.

The 50th Day Countdown event will further create an enabling space for members of the media to also engage the Minister, Deputy Minister and various MECs on updates about their planned respective provincial trophy tours, inclusive of how others unfolded.

The event will also give an update on the upcoming activities as provinces prepare to host various public viewing and fun parks ahead of the 2023 Netball World Cup.

The occasion will encompass a hype of activities and special Netball World Cup giveaways to the public. The activation will also serve as a precursor/ curtain raiser to the upcoming Free State Province Netball World Cup 2023 trophy tour scheduled to take place between 14 and 18 June throughout the province.

The 50th day countdown session details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 09 June 2023
Time: 11H30 – 12H00
Venue: Kenworth Shopping Centre Bloemfontein.