The Cape Town 10s, a multi-sport festival, returns to the Mother City this weekend with 80 social netball, 50 social rugby and 20 dodgeball teams taking to the playing fields of the Green Point Common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from the action on the fields, there will also be 20 live music performances from local artists on three stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe City was specifically attracted to supporting the Cape Town 10s by its focus on developmental programmes for young people, especially those featuring current and former national athletes imparting knowledge on future sport stars,\u201d explains JP Smith, the City\u2019s Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s event will be held from tomorrow (Friday 4) to Sunday 6 February, with a limited number of 2 000 people allowed at three venues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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