The latest 2023 Netball World Cup legacy mural adorns one of the oldest netball clubs in the country, the Bellville Netball Club, which is in the process of restoration.

In late 2016 a blaze due to an electrical fault left the facility in ruins with wreckage to all amenities and equipment.

The City, through its Recreation and Parks Department, has since contributed to rebuild the facility and restore services.

Bellville Netball Club is set to see an upgrade to the floodlights as well as resurfacing of four of the eight netball courts with two of those converted into fast five netball courts. 

In addition, there are major upgrades planned for the area in order to incorporate all sporting codes into one central space for all patrons to use.

To beautify the facility’s main building, the City’s Events Department installed the latest legacy mural as part of its build up activities to the Vitality Netball World Cup, which is just 30 days away. 

‘The excitement for the World Cup is certainly building, as Cape Town gears up to create history for the netball community. The Bellville Netball Club is the perfect illustration of what it takes to keeping the spirit of netball alive and revived. We are thrilled to bring awareness of the momentous tournament to Bellville where young players are presented with opportunities to gain exposure to play professional netball. Hosting the Netball World Cup in Cape Town plays a fundamental role growing the status of netball within our communities,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith.

‘The latest mural is symbolic of the excellence, heart and courage the sport represents. We are proud to unveil the mural at the Bellville Netball Club as we count down to the last weeks to the main event. Netball is one of the most popular sports in the country and we will continue to raise the profile of the game and encourage our young people to participate,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross.

Graffiti artist, Sergio Rinquest, known as Serge One, created a 4.45m x 13.3m art piece that pays homage to our beautiful city as well as the themes of Netball, women empowerment and hope.

Similar murals were previously unveiled in Langa, Khayelitsha, Strand, Bellville South, Atlantis, Mitchells Plain, Kuils River, Makhaza and Lotus River.

The prestigious facility at Bellville Netball Club also doubles as the headquarters of Cape Town Netball Federation (CTNF) and hosts several league matches presented as stepping stones for the bright futures of participating young players.

Bellville Netball Club is home to many prominent former netball players including South African born and most capped international player, Irene Van Dyk.