
The Western Cape Government has committed R15 million to support upgrades at both World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground and Boland Park in Paarl, where some of the tournament’s matches will be hosted.
On Thursday, 2 April 2026, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport signed Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) and Cricket Boland to formalise financial support for the necessary infrastructure work in preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, part of which will be hosted in South Africa.
The Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, said: “The Western Cape has shown that we are…
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