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South Africa: Premier Mxolisi Dukwana sends best wishes to national Netball team

With people from all over the world descending on South Africa to participate in

As South Africa prepares to become the first African nation to host the Netball World Cup, shooter Lenize Potgieter tells BBC Sport what to expect.

With all the fuss about the football, did you know there's a Netball World Cup about to get underway in South Africa and New Zealand are the defending champs?

As Africa prepares to host for the first time, BBC Sport Africa examines the chances of the continent's four participants: South Africa, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Analysis - Over the next two weeks the Silver Ferns will attempt to do something they've never done before - win back-to-back Netball World Cups.

Trying out for the U/14 netball team at Andrew Rabie High School with no takkies to wear, Yolandi Stone, of Booysen Park in Gqeberha’s northern areas, had to do her best in her school shoes.

Versatile Proteas defender Shadine van der Merwe nearly gave up netball, but is now an integral part of the Proteas’ World Cup squad.

Refiloe Nketsa will represent the Proteas. SPORT When Netball SA revealed the last team for the upcoming World

Bongiwe Msomi will lead an experienced Proteas squad at the Netball World Cup in Cape Town, starting on 26 July.