The Namakwa netball group has kicked off the sporting year on a high note with the election of William Smith as Northern Cape Netball’s new secretary in the past week.

Adding to the positive developments, Cheslin Isaac from Lekkersing in the Richtersveld Municipality has been appointed as Namakwaland’s new umpire convener. 

Meanwhile, Richtersveld Municipality Mayor Cornell Knoph has expressed satisfaction with progress during a visit to the Eksteenfontein community.

The Mayor was accompanied by Member of the Executive Committee, Councillor Maria Obies, who also serves as Chairperson of Ocean Wings Netball. 

During the visit, the local officials conducted an inspection at the Eksteenfontein Sports Grounds to assess developments on the Eksteenfontein multi-purpose court.